Santa Clara · Last 48 Hours

Santa Clara Accidents Today

26 accidents near Santa Clara in the last 24 hours · 57 in 48 hours · updated July 30, 2026 1:17 AM PDT

26

Last 24h

57

Last 48h

3

High Severity

200

This Week

45

Accident

11

Construction

7-Day Trend

200 crashes

↓ Fewer than last week

200 crashes in the last 7 days, down 17% vs the previous week.

Last hour

4 incidents

17m ago 1:00 AM

CHP : Fire on CA-87 Northbound south of W Julian St (San Jose). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

17m ago 1:00 AM

CHP : Brush fire on CA-87 Northbound south of Curtner Ave (San Jose). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

17m ago 1:00 AM

CHP : Traffic Collision on US-101 Southbound north of E Capitol Expy (San Jose). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

32m ago 12:45 AM

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Eastbound at CA-17 N (Los Gatos). Right lane and shoulder closed until 4 AM. From 9:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2026 to 4:00 AM Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Last 6 hours

6 incidents

2h ago 11:00 PM

Caltrans : Roadwork on US-101 Southbound between CA-85 S (san Jose) (San Jose) and Metcalf Rd (San Jose). Various lanes closed until 5 AM. From 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2026 to 5:00 AM Thursday, July 30, 2026.

2h ago 10:45 PM

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-85 Northbound south of El Camino Real (Mountain View). Lane affected. Expect delays.

2h ago 10:30 PM

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-85 Northbound at CA-87 (San Jose). Lane affected. Expect delays.

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-85 Northbound between Great Oaks Blvd (San Jose) and Cottle Rd (San Jose). Various lanes closed until 5 AM. From 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2026 to 5:00 AM Thursday, July 30, 2026.

CHP : Traffic Collision on US-101 Northbound south of N Shoreline Blvd (Mountain View). 2nd lane from the left blocked. Expect delays.

Caltrans : Roadwork on US-101 Northbound between Metcalf Rd (San Jose) and CA-85 N (san Jose) (San Jose). Various lanes closed until 5 AM. From 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2026 to 5:00 AM Thursday, July 30, 2026.

6–12 hours ago

9 incidents

CHP : Traffic Collision on I-880 Northbound south of US-101 N (San Jose). Right lane blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Disabled vehicle on US-101 Southbound entering at Alum Rock Ave (San Jose). On Ramp affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Vehicle fire on CA-17 Southbound north of San Tomas Expy (Campbell). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Hazard on I-280 Southbound south of Foothill Expy (Los Altos). 2nd lane from the left blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Disabled vehicle on US-101 Southbound north of Metcalf Rd (San Jose). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on I-280 Southbound south of CA-17 N (San Jose). Center lane blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on I-280 Southbound south of Saratoga Ave (San Jose). 3rd lane from the left blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on US-101 Southbound north of I-880 N (San Jose). Lane blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Hazard on I-880 Northbound north of Great Mall Pky (Milpitas). 2nd lane from the left affected. Expect delays.

12–24 hours ago

7 incidents

16h ago 8:45 AM

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-17 Northbound north of E Hamilton Ave (Campbell). Right lanes blocked. Expect delays.

17h ago 7:45 AM

CHP : Severe traffic alert and Traffic Collision with Injuries on US-101 Northbound south of Story Rd (San Jose). Left and center lanes blocked. Expect delays.

18h ago 7:15 AM

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-17 Northbound north of San Tomas Expy (Campbell). Lane affected. Expect delays.

18h ago 6:30 AM

CHP : Vehicle fire on I-280 Southbound north of Page Mill Rd (Los Altos Hills). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

18h ago 6:30 AM

CHP : Vehicle fire on CA-17 Northbound north of Summit Rd (Los Gatos). Right lane blocked. Expect delays.

22h ago 3:00 AM

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-152 Eastbound at Bloomfield Ave (Gilroy). Right lane and shoulder closed until 4 AM. From 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to 4:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

22h ago 3:00 AM

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-152 Eastbound at Bloomfield Ave (Gilroy). Right lane and shoulder closed until 4 AM. From 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to 4:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

24–48 hours ago

31 incidents

1d ago 10:45 PM

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-85 Northbound between Great Oaks Blvd (San Jose) and Cottle Rd (San Jose). Various lanes closed until 5 AM. From 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to 5:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

1d ago 10:45 PM

Caltrans : Roadwork on US-101 Northbound between Metcalf Rd (San Jose) and CA-85 N (san Jose) (San Jose). Various lanes closed until 5 AM. From 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to 5:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

1d ago 10:45 PM

Caltrans : Roadwork on US-101 Southbound between CA-85 S (san Jose) (San Jose) and Metcalf Rd (San Jose). Various lanes closed until 5 AM. From 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to 5:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

1d ago 10:30 PM

CHP : Fire on I-280 Northbound at S 11TH St (San Jose). Right lane blocked. Expect delays.

1d ago 10:30 PM

CHP : Traffic Collision on US-101 Northbound south of CA-85 N (san Jose) (San Jose). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Hazard on I-880 Southbound north of Dixon Landing Rd (Milpitas). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-87 Northbound north of W Taylor St (San Jose). Center lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-87 Southbound entering at Curtner Ave (San Jose). Right lane blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on I-680 Northbound south of CA-237 E (Milpitas). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Residual delays on US-101 Northbound south of Embarcadero Rd (Palo Alto). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Disabled vehicle on US-101 Northbound south of Embarcadero Rd (Palo Alto). 2nd lane from the left blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Hazard on US-101 Northbound south of N Lawrence Expy (Sunnyvale). 2nd lane from the left blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on I-880 Northbound north of Great Mall Pky (Milpitas). Lane blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision with Injuries on CA-9 Westbound north of Quito Rd (Saratoga). Left lane blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Residual delays on US-101 Northbound at San Antonio Ave (Mountain View). All lanes open. Expect delays.

1d ago 11:15 AM

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-35 Northbound and Southbound at Fox Run (Los Gatos). Lane closed. One way traffic control in effect. From 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

1d ago 10:45 AM

CHP : Traffic Hazard on I-280 Northbound south of CA-17 S (San Jose). Center lane affected. Expect delays.

1d ago 10:45 AM

CHP : Traffic Hazard on I-280 Northbound south of N Wolfe Rd (Cupertino). 2nd lane from the left affected. Expect delays.

1d ago 10:45 AM

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-85 Northbound entering at Bernal Rd (San Jose). On Ramp affected. Expect delays.

1d ago 10:00 AM

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-85 Southbound north of Union Ave (San Jose). Right lane blocked. Expect delays.

1d ago 10:00 AM

CHP : Disabled vehicle on I-280 Northbound south of Lawrence Expy (San Jose). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Disabled vehicle on US-101 Northbound ramp to I-680 N (San Jose). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-17 Northbound north of E Hamilton Ave (Campbell). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Residual delays on US-101 Northbound south of Ellis St (Mountain View). All lanes open. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on US-101 Northbound north of CA-237 W (Sunnyvale). Center lane blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-17 Northbound south of E Hamilton Ave (Campbell). 2nd lane from the left blocked. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on US-101 Northbound at Masten Ave (Gilroy). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CHP : Traffic Collision on I-280 Northbound south of CA-17 S (San Jose). 2nd lane from the left blocked. Expect delays.

TIC : Test Message at Levi's Stadium. Expect delays. From 6:30 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2026 to 7:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-87 Northbound at Park Ave (San Jose). Right lane affected. Expect delays.

Caltrans : Roadwork on I-880 Southbound exiting at Great Mall Pky (Milpitas). Off Ramp closed until 5 AM. From 10:00 PM Monday, July 27, 2026 to 5:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are accidents in Santa Clara reported live?

Yes — this page refreshes throughout the day as new incidents are logged by the California Highway Patrol. Crash data typically appears within 15–30 minutes of being reported.

How many accidents happened near Santa Clara in the last 7 days?

200 crashes were reported near Santa Clara in the last 7 days.

What roads have the most crashes in Santa Clara today?

Recent crashes near Santa Clara are concentrated on: US-101 N, US-101 S, CA-85 N. See the full historical crash data for Santa Clara.

What type of accident is most common in Santa Clara?

Accident are the most frequently reported incident type near Santa Clara based on recent data.

Where does this crash data come from?

Crash data is sourced from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Computer-Aided Dispatch feed and the CCRS historical crash database. Learn more about our data sources.