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Santa Cruz Car Accidents & Crashes

Santa Cruz County has recorded 842 traffic crashes since 2024, including 1 fatal incidents. In the last 24 hours, 1 new crash 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 June 10, 2026.

Breakdown by type: 12 accident.

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Santa Cruz Incidents 12 results

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CHP : Residual delays on CA-17 Northbound exiting at Granite Creek Rd (Scotts Valley). Off Ramp affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 N 2 days, 10 hours ago

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

CA-1 N 1 week, 3 days ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-17 Northbound at El Rancho Dr (Scotts Valley). Off Ramp affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 N 1 week, 5 days ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-1 Northbound south of CA-17 S (Santa Cruz). Left lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

CA-1 N 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

CA-1 N 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

CA-1 N 2 weeks, 4 days ago

CHP : Traffic Collision with Injuries on CA-1 Northbound south of Swanton Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

CA-1 N 3 weeks, 1 day ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-1 Northbound south of CA-17 S (Santa Cruz). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

CA-1 N 3 weeks, 3 days ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-17 Northbound at El Rancho Dr (Scotts Valley). Off Ramp affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 N 3 weeks, 3 days ago