freeway death
Los Angeles has seen a surge in traffic fatalities on the freeways in recent years.
In 2023, the city recorded a record 343 traffic deaths, the third consecutive year of increases.
This deadly trend has continued into 2024, with 77 deaths through the first three months of the year.
In 2017, Los Angeles County reported over 1,000 deaths from car accidents, which accounted for nearly 28% of all vehicle-related fatalities in the state that year.
On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 2 to 3 deaths per day on average due to car accidents across the county’s extensive freeway system. This figure is derived from the annual statistics, where California experiences around 3,600 fatalities from car accidents yearly, with a substantial portion occurring in Los Angeles County.
The freeways in Los Angeles, such as the I-5 and I-405, are particularly notorious for their high rates of accidents and fatalities, reflecting the heavy traffic and congestion typical of the area.
