Two maps of California showing fewer accidents on state highway. — Density of injury/fatal accidents on state highways and certain major roads (A) between 3/21/2020 and 3/30/2020 and (B) between 3/21/2019 and 3/30/2019.

Impact of COVID-19 on California Traffic Accidents

by Lisa E Howard
April 03, 2020

The Governor's order for "shelter-in-place" in response to the COVID-19 pandemic went into effect on 3/20/2020. These maps show the hotspots for injury and fatal accidents on state highways and certain major roads patrolled by the California Highway Patrol for 3/21-3/30/2019 and the same period in 2020. Use the slider to see the injury accident reduction in 2020 compared to the previous year. You can read the report here: (PDF)