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ONTARIO, San Bernardino County, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 — Six vehicles collided Wednesday afternoon, October 21, on eastbound I-10 at Haven Avenue in Ontario, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was first reported as a collision with unknown injuries before CHP logs updated it to a confirmed-injury crash.
A white Honda CR-V was among the vehicles involved, CHP traffic logs show.
Ontario Fire Department units responded to the scene, and a rotation tow service was called in to clear the vehicles.
Eastbound I-10 traffic near Haven Avenue was affected while crews worked the scene Wednesday afternoon. CHP has not said whether lanes were fully blocked or for how long.
The crash remains under investigation. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full recovery.
Local Crash Information for Ontario, CA
The multi-vehicle crash was reported at I-10 and Haven Avenue in Ontario. For more crash news from the area, see our San Bernardino County accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are crashes involving several vehicles harder to sort out than a two-car collision?
Investigators have to determine the sequence of impacts, not just one point of contact, which often means reviewing multiple vehicle positions, damage patterns, and witness accounts before assigning responsibility.
What typically triggers a pileup like this one?
Chain-reaction crashes usually start with one vehicle slowing or stopping unexpectedly, often in heavy traffic, with following vehicles unable to stop in time and each impact pushing into the next.
Is there a way to avoid getting caught in one?
Leaving extra space ahead, watching brake lights several cars up, and staying alert for sudden slowdowns near freeway interchanges can give drivers more time to react before a chain reaction reaches them.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Ontario, CA
If you're involved in a pileup, stay in your vehicle if it's unsafe to get out, and turn on hazard lights if the car can still move. Check yourself and passengers for injuries before checking on others nearby. Call 911 even if damage looks minor, since injuries from these crashes don't always show up right away. Exchange information with other drivers once it's safe, and get checked by a medical provider in the days after, even without obvious pain, since whiplash and soft-tissue injuries can take time to surface. Keep a copy of the CHP incident report for your records.
