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San Jose, CA (July 28, 2026) – Two people suffered minor injuries in a wreck involving a Toyota RAV4 and a Toyota Camry on the southbound US-101 on-ramp from Bailey Avenue in San Jose on Sunday, July 26, according to dispatch logs. The RAV4 sustained moderate front-end damage, while the Camry had moderate damage to its rear.
Both vehicles came to rest on the right shoulder, and one was reported not drivable. A tow was requested to help clear the roadway. The cause remains under investigation.
We hope both have a full recovery.
Why Do Rear-End Crashes Take Place in On-Ramps?
On-ramps require merging traffic to match the speed of vehicles already on the highway, which can create sudden slowdowns if traffic ahead is heavier than expected. A driver focused on merging may not notice a vehicle braking in front of them until it’s too late to stop in time.
Following distance shrinks naturally in these areas, since drivers are trying to merge into a gap rather than maintaining a consistent buffer. This makes rear-end contact more likely if the vehicle ahead needs to slow or stop unexpectedly.
Ramp design also plays a role, since a shorter or curved on-ramp gives drivers less time to adjust speed smoothly. Investigators look at following distance and reaction time when trying to understand how a crash like this developed in a merging area.
