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Statistics on Traffic Violations in Auburn

April 17, 2019 | Edward Smith

Traffic Violations in Auburn

Auto accidents can happen anywhere and sometimes can’t be avoided. However, the large majority of collisions are caused because a driver commits a traffic violation. In Auburn, there were 534 traumatic auto accidents between 2007 and 2019 and less than three percent of them were caused by something other than a traffic violation. Those living in Auburn may want to learn a little bit more about the traffic violations that have caused serious accidents in their city during recent years.

Auburn CA Crash Statistics

April 10, 2019 | Edward Smith

Auburn Crash Violations

Accidents are liable to happen anywhere there’s vehicle traffic. According to data from UC Berkeley, there were 534 injury-causing crashes in Auburn between 2007 and 2019. These accidents caused 684 injuries and cost 9 people their lives. While some accidents are out of the control of drivers, the majority of crashes happen because a driver is acting negligently. Auburn residents can improve their safety on local roads by learning about the traffic violations that have caused the most accidents in their city.

Most Dangerous Auburn Intersections

April 3, 2019 | Edward Smith

Most Dangerous Auburn Intersections

Auburn is a small city with a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful scenery. However, this historic town of just around 13,000 residents is also right on one of the country’s biggest highways and serves as the seat of the government of Placer County. These factors mean that there is sometimes a high volume of both local and commuter traffic in Auburn. Unfortunately, where traffic goes accidents can always happen. With any city, there are particular areas that tend to see more accidents than others. By learning about what areas are most affected by collisions in their city, Auburn residents can improve their safety when driving on local roads.

Auburn Car Accident Data

March 28, 2019 | Edward Smith

Auburn Car Accident Data

Residents know that Auburn is a great place to live. It’s a small city sitting on the base of the Sierra Nevadas that affords residents access to amazing mountain views as well as the greater Sacramento metropolitan area. While Auburn boasts a small, easy-going community, it’s also located on a large highway right between two popular Northern California locations. This sometimes means that Auburn sees heavy commuter traffic. Unfortunately, accidents are liable to happen wherever traffic occurs and more vehicles increases the risk. Those who spend time driving in Auburn might be interested in learning about auto accidents that take place in their city. The following information was gathered by researchers at UC Berkeley about traumatic Auburn accidents.

Time of Day Impacts Burn Injury Recovery

February 21, 2019 | Edward Smith

Time of Day Impacts Burn Recovery

Burns are some of the most severe traumatic injuries that people can sustain in an accident. These injuries are likely to leave permanent scars that have a severe impact on people’s lives, and the healing process can be complicated. Because recovering after suffering a burn injury is often difficult, it is helpful to know about what factors affect the healing process. People who’ve suffered burn injuries often want an idea of how long it will take for their body to heal. A recent study found that burn injuries heal faster if they develop during daylight hours.

Auburn Man Trapped After Grass Valley Crash

January 10, 2019 | Edward Smith

Auburn Man Trapped After Grass Valley Crash

Reports issued by area California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that a man from Auburn was trapped inside his vehicle for hours following a car accident that took place near Grass Valley on Thursday, January 3, 2018. The man has only been identified as a 46-year-old Auburn resident, and responders say that he suffered serious trauma during the accident. According to officials, the crash involved only one vehicle, and no other individuals were in the car at the time of the collision. Updates on the condition of the injured Auburn man have not been released by hospital staff. Additionally, CHP is actively investigating possible causes of this collision.

Auburn Car Accident Statistics

December 28, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Car Accident Statistics

Auburn is a wonderful city that sits right on the edge of the Sierra Nevadas, affording residents easy access to striking views of the nearby mountains as well as a quick commute to the major metropolitan area of Sacramento. However, even though Auburn is a small and easy-going community, it is located on one of the largest highways in the country between two very popular Northern California destinations. This means that Auburn sometimes sees heavy traffic. Unfortunately, where vehicles are on the road, there is always the risk of car accidents that cause severe or even life-changing injuries. Those who frequently drive in the Auburn area may be interested in the following statistics about how car accidents affect their city. The information included in this blog is from a 2018 report published by UC Berkeley researchers.

Auburn Head-On Crash Injures Four

December 27, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Head-On Crash Injures Four

Reports from the Auburn Police Department (APD) stated that a major car accident took place in Auburn on Monday, December 24, 2018. The crash involved two passenger vehicles and left four people with injuries, all of whom were taken to a nearby hospital to be given emergency medical care. Whether or not any of the injuries were life-threatening has not been reported, and updates on their conditions remain unavailable. APD stated that they are currently investigating the accident and are attempting to determine which factors may have caused it to happen.

Auburn Winter Driving Safety

December 4, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Winter Driving Safety

Auto accidents can happen anywhere there is vehicle traffic. However, as the winter is approaching and Auburn is beginning to see more rain, wind, and cold weather, there are additional factors that can make it more dangerous to use local roadways. Because winter driving factors do increase the risk of being involved in a serious car accident, residents should do what they can to stay safe. While many accidents are out of drivers’ control and can’t be avoided, there are a few important ways that drivers can improve their roadway safety. The following blog contains some of the top safety tips that drivers should keep in mind as they prepare to drive through the coming cold, rainy, and snowy months.

Auburn Area Sees Maximum Holiday Enforcement

November 27, 2018 | Edward Smith

Auburn Area Sees Maximum Holiday Enforcement

An estimated 5 million Americans traveled by car during Thanksgiving weekend and so many drivers on the road typically means a higher risk of auto accidents. As a way to handle major traffic spikes over the holiday weekend, Auburn area California Highway Patrol (CHP) instituted a maximum enforcement period. According to officials, the special enforcement operation began on November 21, 2018, and continued until midnight on Sunday, November 25, 2018. During the enforcement period, a dramatically increased number of patrol officers in the Auburn area and across the state were put on duty. CHP indicated that the goal of the enforcement period was to look out for dangerous driving behaviors in hopes of preventing serious or deadly car accidents.

Dodge Challenger Fares Poorly in Crash Tests

Dodge Challenger is one of the most deadly cars on the road, according to research by iSeeCars.com, an automotive ranking firm. While the Nissan Versa is next in the queue, the Dodge Challenger tops the list. In short, it has two times the number of fatal accidents than any other car in its category. Its rate of deadly accidents is 18.3 compared to 8.7 for the Versa. To get a clear understanding of why the Challenger and similar types of vehicles are so deadly, let’s peer into the world of safety as it pertains to this class of vehicles. We’ll also check out the vehicles that are more deadly in one part of the country compared to other geographical areas nationwide. If you are in the Sacramento – Stockton – Modesto area, you might want to pay attention.

Sacramento Resident in Rio Linda Fatal Collision

A fatal collision between a bicycle and a minivan occurred in Rio Linda on May 12. It happened at the intersection of Elkhorn Boulevard and Cherry Lane at about 7:20 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) – North Sacramento division. The deceased, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was identified only as a 59-year-old male from Sacramento. The coroner’s office said it will release the name of the bicyclist once the family has been notified. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my condolence to the family and friends of the decedent.

Injuries Reported in Stockton Pedestrian Accident

Injuries were reported after a recent Stockton pedestrian accident. The incident occurred shortly before 8:20 a.m. near West Lane and Bourbon Street. The motorist of a pickup reportedly collided with a pedestrian in the area.

Man Killed in Stockton Pedestrian Accident

A man was killed in a recent Stockton pedestrian accident. The incident occurred shortly after 5:00 in the morning along East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.