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Santa Cruz Car Accidents & Crashes

Santa Cruz County has recorded 1,030 traffic crashes since 2024, including 2 fatal incidents. In the last 24 hours, 4 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 July 30, 2026.

Breakdown by type: 213 accident.

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Santa Cruz Incidents 213 results

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CHP : Residual delays on CA-17 Northbound west of Old Santa Cruz Hwy (Los Gatos). Center Divider affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 N 1 day, 6 hours ago

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

CA-9 4 days, 19 hours ago

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

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

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

CA-1 N 2 weeks, 3 days ago

CHP : Traffic Hazard on CA-17 Northbound north of El Rancho Dr (Scotts Valley). Center Divider affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 N 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

CA-9 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

CA-9 1 month ago

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

CA-9 1 month ago

Traffic collision — hit and run on HELLER DR

HELLER DR 1 month ago

CHP : Disabled vehicle on CA-17 Southbound south of Scotts Valley Dr (Scotts Valley). Center Divider affected. Expect delays.

CA-17 S 1 month, 1 week ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 1 week ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Traffic collision — hit and run on HELLER DR

HELLER DR 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

CA-9 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

CA-1 N 2 months ago

Traffic collision on COWELLSTEVENSON RD

COWELLSTEVENSON RD 2 months, 1 week ago

Traffic collision on HELLER DR

HELLER DR 2 months, 1 week ago

Traffic collision — hit and run on UCSC PARKING LOT 154

UCSC PARKING LOT 154 2 months, 1 week ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 1 week ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 1 week ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 1 week ago

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

CA-1 N 2 months, 1 week ago

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

CA-17 S 2 months, 1 week ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 1 week ago

Traffic collision on EMPIRE GRADE RD

EMPIRE GRADE RD 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Traffic collision on COOLIDGE DR

COOLIDGE DR 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

CA-1 S 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Traffic collision on 220 SYLVANIA AVE

220 SYLVANIA AVE 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Traffic collision — hit and run on FRONT ST

FRONT ST 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic collision, rear-end on HAGAR DR EAST REMOTE LOT#104

HAGAR DR EAST REMOTE LOT#104 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

SR-1 S/B 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

CA-9 2 months, 4 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 3 months ago

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

CA-1 N 3 months ago

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

CA-9 3 months ago

Traffic collision — hit and run on MARKET ST

MARKET ST 3 months, 1 week ago

Traffic collision on JOHN R LEWIS RD

JOHN R LEWIS RD 3 months, 1 week ago

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

CA-9 3 months, 1 week ago