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SAN FRANCISCO, San Francisco County, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 — A chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles left at least two people hurt on southbound Interstate 280 at Geneva Avenue late Sunday night, November 8, according to the California Highway Patrol. The wreck shut down multiple lanes for hours before crews cleared the roadway early Monday morning.
The crash began as a smaller collision near Monterey Boulevard and grew as more vehicles became involved. At one point the log describes five separate collisions in the same stretch of highway, with people reportedly out of their vehicles and walking in the lanes before additional cars struck the scene. A fire was also reported during the incident, and all lanes were blocked at the height of the response.
Two people were taken to a hospital for treatment, one of them transported by ambulance after a request for injury response went out. The agency's incident classification was changed overnight from a hit-and-run with injuries to a minor-injury traffic collision.
At least four vehicles were damaged badly enough to need towing, including an SUV, a minivan, a sedan and a Toyota RAV4, based on tow requests logged by dispatch. Multiple tow companies were called to the scene as crews worked to reopen lanes, and the roadway was confirmed clear by early Monday.
Investigators continue reviewing the collision. We wish the injured a speedy recovery.
Crash Reports and Road Safety in San Francisco, CA
This multi-vehicle crash happened at I-280 and Geneva Avenue in San Francisco, CA. Readers following crash news in San Francisco County can find city-level information on our San Francisco accident resource page, including how to request a report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I'm stopped near a crash on the highway?
Move your vehicle out of traffic lanes if it's drivable and safe to do so, turn on hazard lights, and get yourself and any passengers behind a barrier or well off the roadway. Staying inside a car stopped in live lanes raises the risk of being hit by oncoming traffic.
How does fog or low visibility contribute to pile-ups?
Reduced visibility cuts the distance drivers have to react to slowed or stopped traffic ahead, which can turn a single crash into a multi-vehicle chain reaction as following vehicles arrive too fast to stop in time.
Why is following distance so important?
Leaving enough space between vehicles gives a driver time to brake safely if traffic ahead slows suddenly. Tailgating is a common factor in rear-end and chain-reaction crashes, especially on highways with higher speeds.
Are secondary crashes common after an initial wreck?
Yes. Once a crash blocks lanes, approaching drivers usually have little warning, and additional collisions can occur before emergency crews arrive and traffic can be slowed or redirected.
