Car Accidents in Modesto, CA: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Modesto, CA.
Recent state rankings put Modesto among the worst of similar-sized California cities for people hurt or killed in traffic collisions. The team at Local Accident Reports tracks these trends, highlighting high-risk locations, changes in traffic patterns, and ongoing safety efforts in and around Modesto. Whether a crash happens inside city limits or out on the freeway, the location determines which agency writes the report and where records are kept.
Local Accident Reports covers Modesto crash statistics, accident resources, and road safety updates for drivers in Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Oakdale, Hughson, Newman, and throughout Stanislaus County. Our team stays on top of local crash news, state safety rankings, and updates from official agencies to keep the community informed.
For anyone searching for Modesto accident reports, high-crash locations, or information on local road safety resources, Local Accident Reports serves as a dedicated reference point. The goal is to help Stanislaus County residents, commuters, and visitors stay informed about roadway risks and ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety across Modesto and neighboring communities.
Who Takes the Report After a Modesto Crash
The Modesto Police Department handles crashes on city streets. The California Highway Patrol’s Modesto Area office covers State Route 99 and unincorporated county roads, while the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for unincorporated areas. Several county islands are located inside and around the city, including part of the Airport Neighborhood.
Modesto Police collision reports are released by the department’s records unit.
For crashes handled by CHP, a CHP 190 form should be submitted at the Modesto Area office (4030 Kiernan Avenue), any other CHP office, or mailed to the office that managed the crash. Include a copy of photo ID or a notarized signature. The fee is $10 for up to 25 pages, payable by check or money order.
California law also requires drivers involved in a crash with injury, death, or property damage over $1,000 to file an SR-1 form with the DMV within 10 days, regardless of fault. Police do not file this form on behalf of drivers.
Not sure which agency holds your report? We can help you find out. Crashes elsewhere in the state are gathered on our California recent accident reports page.
Fatal Collisions and Injuries in Modesto
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| Fatal collisions investigated by Modesto Police | 20, down from 21 in 2023 | 2024 | Modesto Police Department annual report, reported by the Modesto Bee |
| People killed or injured in crashes | 1,876, 2nd worst of 62 cities in its group | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| Pedestrians killed or injured | 119, 3rd worst of 62 | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
The 2024 counts come from the Modesto Police Department’s annual report as quoted by the Modesto Bee, and officers investigated 2,489 collisions that year, up from 1,912 in 2023. The 2023 rows come from the Office of Traffic Safety, which compares Modesto with 62 California cities in its population group, where first is worst.
Modesto also ranked second of 62 in 2023 for people killed or injured in alcohol-involved crashes, with 224, and for collisions between 9 p.m. and 2:59 a.m., with 189.
Modesto’s Two Trauma Centers
Memorial Medical Center (1700 Coffee Road) is a Level II trauma center. Doctors Medical Center (1441 Florida Avenue) is also Level II, reverified by the American College of Surgeons in 2024, according to Sierra News Online. Both hospitals serve trauma patients from Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Tuolumne, Calaveras, and Mariposa counties. There are no Level I trauma centers in Modesto.
Modesto Crash Questions in Brief
How many fatal crashes does Modesto have in a year?
Modesto police investigated 20 fatal collisions in 2024, one fewer than the 21 cases in 2023, according to the department’s annual report (as quoted by the Modesto Bee). Officers handled 2,489 collisions of all types in 2024. No complete count for 2025 has been published yet.
How often are pedestrians hit in Modesto?
The California Office of Traffic Safety counted 119 pedestrians killed or injured in Modesto in 2023, ranking the city third worst of 62 in its population group. Twelve of them were children under 15, and 18 were 65 or older. Modesto also ranked second worst for late-night collisions.
How do I get a Modesto crash report?
Modesto police release city street crash reports through the department’s records unit. For a crash on State Route 99 or a county road, mail a CHP 190 form to the office that handled the crash, or bring it to any CHP office, with a copy of photo ID; it costs $10 for up to 25 pages.
In addition to understanding crash statistics and obtaining reports, it’s important to be aware of the resources available to accident victims in California. For more comprehensive support and information, you can explore our local California accident resources, which offer guidance on legal assistance, medical care, and victim support services.
Stanislaus County Accident Reports on Local Accident Reports
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Minor Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash at Paradise Rd and Vernon Ave in Modesto, CA
Teen Killed in Electric Motorcycle Crash on Tokay Ave in Turlock, CA
At Local Accident Reports, our team is committed to keeping Modesto and Stanislaus County informed with the most current crash data, safety trends, and accident resources. We know how important it is to track changes in high-risk corridors, like State Route 99, Yosemite Boulevard, McHenry Avenue, and key city intersections, so drivers, families, and local leaders have the facts they need to make safer choices.
Our ongoing coverage brings together updates from official agencies, local news sources, and state safety rankings. By highlighting accident trends in Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Oakdale, Hughson, and Newman, we aim to support everyone who uses these roads—whether commuting to work, heading to Modesto Junior College, or traveling through Stanislaus County for business or family.
Our team believes that sharing accurate, accessible information about crashes and road safety can make a real difference for the Modesto community. We continue to monitor new projects and policy changes that could impact traffic safety across the region, and we update this resource when new data comes in.
For drivers, residents, or local organizations looking for Modesto accident reports, high-crash locations, or more details on road safety in Stanislaus County, Local Accident Reports is here to help.
Here you can find some of the most recent crashes in Stanislaus County, which covers Modesto along with Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Oakdale, Hughson, and Newman. Recent Modesto reports include a full archive, and a full archive is available on our Stanislaus County accident news page.
Similar trouble spots turn up on roads and intersections across California, and recent accident alerts follow new crashes as they’re reported.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.