Statistics on Auto Accidents in Yreka
With a population of just under 8,000 people, Yreka is a small, close-knit community sitting right in the midst of one of the most beautiful mountainous areas in California. Yreka is a great place to live and offers easy access to lakes, hiking trails, and other experiences as well as a relatively calm and laid-back culture. However, just like anywhere, Yreka also has its fair share of vehicle collisions. While a low population means fewer vehicles on the road, there’s always a chance that you will be involved in a serious crash. Those who live in the area may want to learn these statistics about auto accidents in Yreka.
Overview of Accidents
Data published by research groups at the University of California in Berkeley shows that, during 2007-2019, there were 244 total injury-causing car accidents within Yreka city limits. With a population of about 44,000 people, the entirety of Siskiyou County had around 2,463 accidents during the same period of time. This means that the rate of accidents per capita was about twice as high in Yreka than it was for Siskiyou County as a whole.
The 244 Yreka crashes included 73 pedestrian/vehicle accidents, 54 bicyclist collisions, and 212 wrecks involving a motorcycle. Additionally, 59 percent of the 244 crashes happened on a state-operated highway while the remainder happened on city roads.
Severity
Around 47 percent of the accidents that happened in Yreka only involved injuries indicated by a complaint of pain while around 40 percent involved visible, but non-severe trauma. Crashes involving severe injuries accounted for 9.84 percent, and fatal collisions made up 3.69 percent. Compared to the rest of the county, these numbers show that crashes in Yreka are typically less severe than most Siskiyou auto collisions.
Common Violations
While car accidents can be caused by things like defective car parts or roadway issues, most crashes happen when a driver violates a traffic law. The following list contains the most dangerous violations in Yreka listed next to the number of collisions caused during 2007-2019:
- Right-of-Way Violations, 44
- Improper Turning, 42
- Speeding, 41
- Traffic Signal and Sign Violations, 23
- DUI, 22
- Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road, 15
All other violations accounted for less than five percent of Yreka crashes. These included tailgating, pedestrian violations, hazardous parking, improper passing, and more.
Calling a Yreka Car Accident Lawyer
After suffering injuries in a car crash, people often find themselves in a rough situation. Not only is injury recovery difficult, but paying for surgeries, physical therapy, medications, and other costs can be very hard, especially if your injury has left you unable to work. In order to recover for these losses, many people are able to file personal injury claims and hold negligent parties financially responsible. To learn more about this process or to get specific advice about your accident injury, the best thing to do is to reach out to a Yreka car accident lawyer personally.
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