As we rush around Bakersfield each day, we can forget about the dangers that come along with travel on local roads. We may be on a busy Gosford Road, taking our kids to school. We may find ourselves on Highway 99 commuting to work. We can drive our daily routes without much thought until a frightening accident occurs.
Thankfully, so many collisions are low-speed and only involve a crumpled bumper or a broken passenger window, even a few bumps and bruises. But when drivers get careless and have their foot on the gas, collisions can be much more serious. Victims might suffer serious and even life-threatening injuries.
A fatality robs someone of their life and takes them from the families who love them. The tight-knit community of Bakersfield also suffers with each tragedy. It’s important to illuminate just how many deadly accidents occur in Bakersfield, so drivers will take notice and try to change their most dangerous habits.
Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Bakersfield looked at the statistics concerning our city and our streets to provide an easy-to-read visual of the toll reckless motorists can take on our city.
How Many People Are Killed in Bakersfield Traffic Accidents?
California Transportation Injury Mapping System’s (TIMS) data shows that Bakersfield has averaged 58 traffic fatalities a year recently (2020-2024).
According to TIMS figures, Bakerfield was the scene of 1,437 collisions involving injury in 2024. Those crashes led to 45 tragic deaths. Recent totals show that the number of accidents isn’t always tied to fatality statistics. Even when overall accident numbers are lower than most years, fatal accidents can sometimes be higher.
By comparison, Delano recorded 4 deaths on local roads in 2024. Ridgecrest documented one fatality in accidents within city limits for the year.
How Many Lives Are Lost on Kern County Roads Each Year?
TIMS reports that Kern County has averaged 204 traffic fatalities a year recently (2020-2024).
In 2024, Kern County authorities responded to 3,860 accidents involving injury. Those accidents led to the fatalities of 190 victims.
How Many Lives Does Highway 99 in Kern County Claim Each Year?
TIMS calculated that collisions on Highway 99 through Kern County have claimed an average of 11 lives over the past five years (2020-2024).
The fast-moving highway was the scene of 253 serious accidents in 2024. Those crashes led to the deaths of at least 12 victims.
- TIMS figures show that in 2024, 15% of fatalities recorded in Bakersfield took place on local highways.
- In 2024, at least 9 people lost their lives on Highway 58 through Kern County.
Does My Family Need a Lawyer After a Tragic Bakersfield Accident?
If another driver caused an accident that claimed your loved one, it’s a good idea to speak with a Bakersfield Wrongful Death Lawyer. A lawyer can protect your claim by making sure car insurance companies can’t change the facts in the accident and shift the blame.
Your lawyer also has a great chance to secure much more for your family in a wrongful death claim. This is often much more than you could hope to win by filing a claim yourself.
We offer a free case consultation to grieving families to help them determine the best way to seek justice and support for the future. And if your family needs our help, they 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.
