Large trucks of all types rumble around and through Bakersfield each day. Semi-trucks and loaded delivery vans roll out of local distribution centers, farms, packing plants, and factories 24/7.
Truck drivers strive to travel safely, but their jobs can distract them, and the big rigs they steer can prove extremely hard to control.
Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Bakersfield looked at the most recent data on truck accident dangers around Kern County. Hopefully, it’s a reminder to all truck drivers and delivery drivers to remain focused on the road at all times.
How Many Truck Accidents Happen in Bakersfield Each Year?
Bakersfield has recorded an average of 51 truck accidents involving injury a year over a recent five-year period (2020-2024). The city has documented over 3 tragic deaths annually on average over that time. That’s according to data from the California Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS).
In 2024, Bakersfield was the scene of 63 serious truck accidents resulting in at least two tragic deaths. The extreme number was higher than at any point in the past five years. It remains to be seen if the unwanted trend continues when 2025 and 2026 traffic data is released.
How Many Truck Accidents Happen in Kern County Each Year?
TIMS data shows that Kern County has recorded an average of 303 truck accidents involving injury a year over a recent five-year period (2020-2024). Over that time, the county has documented an average of 29 truck accident fatalities annually.
Kern County saw 283 serious truck accidents in 2024. That was the lowest number since 2020. There were 21 fatalities linked to truck collisions. That was up from 19 deaths in 2023.
Truck Accidents on Major Highways Through Kern County
TIMS statistics show that Highway 99 through Kern County was the scene for an average of 49 serious truck accidents (involving injuries) a year over a 5-year period (2020-2024).
In 2024, the stretch of Interstate 5 through the county saw the same number (46) of major accidents as the stretch of Highway 99. Although Interstate 5 travel alongside trucks proved more deadly, with 6 fatalities reported. Highway 99 recorded 2 fatalities for the year.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Bakersfield Truck Accident?
If your accident left you with serious injuries, and a careless truck driver was at fault, you may have a case against the driver and the driver’s employer. You should talk to a Bakersfield Truck Accident Lawyer about your next move.
Trusting that a commercial truck insurance provider will accept fault and pay all of your recovery bills can leave you high and dry. This is unacceptable for a crash you didn’t cause.
Your lawyer has a great chance to secure much more for you. This is often much more than you could hope to win by taking on a company or corporation yourself.
We offer a free case consultation to all Kern County truck accident victims to help them determine the best way to seek justice and support for the future. And if you need our help to earn what’s fair, you don’t pay any upfront costs for our services. We only get paid if we win the case on your behalf. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money that a car insurance company must pay.
