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Car Accident Risk in Solana Beach: What You Should Know
Solana Beach reports about 186 reported traffic collisions in 2020, with 21 involving injuries and 1 resulting in a fatality. With an estimated population near 12,941, that works out to a crash rate of roughly 374 per 100,000 residents. While fatal crashes are rare, freeway ramp collisions and pedestrian risk in beach zones remain key concerns. Speeding, distracted driving, and unsafe turns are major contributing factors.
186 Vehicle Collisons Per Year
3 Fatal Car Accidents in 2021
Rate: 186 Per 10k Residents
Top Accident Causes in Oceanside
Freeway ramp collisions (especially on/off I‑5)
Speeding largely along Lomas Santa Fe and Coast Highway
Distracted driving
Pedestrian risk in tourist or beach‑adjacent zones
Unsafe turns and lane changes
High-Risk Intersections
I‑5 off/on ramps (especially near Lomas Santa Fe Drive)
Coast Highway through the city and beach access points
Cedros Avenue / key local arterials with cross traffic
Lomas Santa Fe Drive intersections
Local Traffic Patterns That Increase Crash Risk in Solana Beach
Freeway Proximity
Solana Beach is bisected by I‑5, so traffic merging, acceleration, deceleration zones are frequent accident spots.
Beach & Tourist Traffic
Heavy foot traffic near beaches, beach parking access roads, especially during summer weekends and events.
Nighttime Visibility & Pedestrians
Pedestrian crossings near beach parks and along Coast Highway and local arterials see more accidents in lower light conditions.
Commuter Corridors
Many locals commute via I‑5 or Coast Hwy; congestion and weather or coastal fog can play a factor.
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