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Santa Cruz Car Accidents & Crashes

Santa Cruz County has recorded 1,204 traffic crashes since 2024, including 2 fatal incidents. In the last 24 hours, 3 new crashes were reported. Crash volume is highest on CA-9 and CA-17 N.

Data is sourced from the California Crash Records System (CCRS), maintained by the California Highway Patrol and updated daily, and the CA 511 live incident feed, refreshed every 15 minutes. CCRS records include party details, injury severity, vehicle information, and precise geographic coordinates. Last updated Nov. 5, 2026.

Breakdown by type: 14 accident, 12 construction.

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showing most recent 26 incidents with location data · click a marker to view details

Crash Records

Santa Cruz Incidents 26 results

14 accident 12 construction

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-1 Southbound at CA-17 N (Santa Cruz). Lane affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-1 S 6 hours, 33 minutes ago

CHP : Vehicle fire on CA-17 Northbound north of Mt Hermon Rd (Scotts Valley). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 N 7 hours, 48 minutes ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at CA-1 (Santa Cruz). All lanes closed until 4 PM. From 7:00 AM Thursday, November 05, 2026 to 4:00 PM Thursday, November 05, 2026.

CA-9 8 hours, 48 minutes ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane closed until 5 AM. From 9:00 PM Wednesday, November 04, 2026 to 5:00 AM Thursday, November 05, 2026.

CA-9 22 hours, 33 minutes ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at CA-1 (Santa Cruz). All lanes closed until 4 PM. From 7:00 AM Wednesday, November 04, 2026 to 4:00 PM Wednesday, November 04, 2026.

CA-9 1 day, 9 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). One way traffic control is in effect. Expect delays. From 9:00 AM Wednesday, November 04, 2026 to 1:30 PM Wednesday, November 04, 2026.

CA-9 1 day, 11 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-17 Northbound at El Rancho Dr (Scotts Valley). Lane closed until 3-30 PM. From 9:30 AM Wednesday, November 04, 2026 to 3:30 PM Wednesday, November 04, 2026.

CA-17 N 1 day, 12 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-17 Northbound at Old Santa Cruz Hwy (Los Gatos). Right lane affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 N 1 day, 17 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Collision with Injuries and Overturned vehicle on CA-17 Northbound south of Pasatiempo Dr (Santa Cruz). Left lane blocked. Expect delays.

CA-17 N 1 day, 18 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-17 Northbound south of Pasatiempo Dr (Santa Cruz). Lane affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 N 1 day, 18 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane closed until 5 AM. From 9:00 PM Tuesday, November 03, 2026 to 5:00 AM Wednesday, November 04, 2026.

CA-9 1 day, 19 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound and Southbound north of CA-9 @ Glengarry Rd (Santa Cruz). All lanes closed until 4 PM. From 7:00 AM Tuesday, November 03, 2026 to 4:00 PM Tuesday, November 03, 2026.

CA-9 2 days, 9 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane closed until 5 AM. From 9:00 PM Monday, November 02, 2026 to 5:00 AM Tuesday, November 03, 2026.

CA-9 2 days, 19 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-17 Southbound north of Pasatiempo Dr (Santa Cruz). Lanes affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 S 3 days, 6 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound and Southbound at CA-236 (Unincorporated). Lane closed. One way traffic control in effect. From 7:00 AM Monday, November 02, 2026 to 4:00 PM Monday, November 02, 2026.

CA-9 3 days, 8 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at CA-1 (Santa Cruz). All lanes closed until 4 PM. From 7:00 AM Monday, November 02, 2026 to 4:00 PM Monday, November 02, 2026.

CA-9 3 days, 9 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at Graham Hill Rd (Unincorporated). Lane closed until 2 PM. From 9:00 AM Monday, November 02, 2026 to 2:00 PM Monday, November 02, 2026.

CA-9 3 days, 10 hours ago

CHP : Vehicle fire on CA-17 Southbound north of Mt Hermon Rd (Scotts Valley). Right lane blocked. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 S 3 days, 15 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-17 Northbound north of Santas Village Rd (Scotts Valley). 2nd lane from the left affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 N 4 days, 4 hours ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-17 Northbound at Crescent Dr (Scotts Valley). Right lane affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 N 4 days, 7 hours ago

CHP : Residual delays on CA-9 Northbound at Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). All lanes open. Expect delays.

CA-9 4 days, 12 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-1 Northbound north of CA-17 S (Santa Cruz). Lanes affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 5 days, 12 hours ago

Caltrans : Roadwork on CA-9 Northbound at CA-236 (Unincorporated). Lane closed. One way traffic control in effect. From 7:00 AM Friday, October 30, 2026 to 7:00 PM Friday, October 30, 2026.

CA-9 6 days, 6 hours ago

CHP : Fire on CA-17 Northbound south of Granite Creek Rd (Scotts Valley). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 N 6 days, 8 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-17 Northbound north of Mt Hermon Rd (Scotts Valley). 2nd lane from the left affected. Expect delays.

Moderate Accident

CA-17 N 6 days, 8 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Collision with Injuries on CA-1 Northbound at Bonny Doon Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 6 days, 17 hours ago