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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: 39 accident.

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Santa Cruz Incidents 39 results

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CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-9 Northbound at Graham Hill Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 2 days, 18 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound south of Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 2 days, 20 hours ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-9 Northbound north of CA-1 (Santa Cruz). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 3 days, 10 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound at Graham Hill Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 6 days, 13 hours ago

CHP : Traffic Collision with Injuries on CA-9 Northbound north of Graham Hill Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 week, 1 day ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound north of Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 week, 2 days ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-1 Eastbound and Westbound at Dillon Beach Rd (Marshal). Lanes affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 2 weeks, 2 days ago

CHP : Traffic Collision with Injuries on CA-9 Northbound at CA-236 (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 3 weeks ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-9 Northbound south of Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 3 weeks, 2 days ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-9 Northbound south of Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 3 weeks, 2 days ago

CHP : Fire on CA-1 Northbound at CA-17 S (Santa Cruz). Center Divider affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 3 weeks, 2 days ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-17 Southbound north of Glen Canyon Rd (Scotts Valley). Center Divider affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 S 3 weeks, 3 days ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound at Graham Hill Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 3 weeks, 3 days ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-1 Southbound south of CA-17 N (Santa Cruz). Center Divider affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 S 3 weeks, 5 days ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-9 Southbound at Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Traffic collision on 220 SYLVANIA AVE

220 SYLVANIA AVE 4 weeks, 2 days ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-9 Northbound north of CA-1 (Santa Cruz). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month ago

Traffic collision — hit and run on FRONT ST

FRONT ST 1 month ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-9 Northbound north of Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound at CA-236 (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-9 Northbound north of Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month, 1 week ago

Traffic collision, rear-end on SR-1 S/B

SR-1 S/B 1 month, 1 week ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-9 Northbound at Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month, 1 week ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-1 Eastbound and Westbound south of Dillon Beach Rd (Marshal). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CHP : Traffic Collision on CA-1 Eastbound and Westbound south of Dillon Beach Rd (Marshal). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.

CA-1 N 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound north of Graham Hill Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Traffic collision — hit and run on MARKET ST

MARKET ST 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Traffic collision on JOHN R LEWIS RD

JOHN R LEWIS RD 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound north of Bear Creek Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month, 2 weeks ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-9 Southbound north of CA-1 (Santa Cruz). Lane blocked. Expect delays.

CA-9 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Traffic collision on MC LAUGHLIN DR

MC LAUGHLIN DR 1 month, 4 weeks ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound at CA-236 (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 2 months ago

CHP : Fire on CA-9 Northbound at Graham Hill Rd (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 2 months ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound at CA-236 (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 2 months ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-9 Northbound at CA-236 (Unincorporated). Lane affected. Expect delays.

CA-9 2 months ago

Traffic collision on GRADUATE CT

GRADUATE CT 2 months ago

Traffic collision, rear-end — hit and run on SR-1 S/B

SR-1 S/B 2 months ago

Traffic collision, rear-end on SR-1 S/B

SR-1 S/B 2 months, 1 week ago

Traffic collision on 1421 MISSION ST- SANTA CRUZ- CA 95060

1421 MISSION ST- SANTA CRUZ- CA 95060 2 months, 2 weeks ago