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California in 1994
Deaths 4,232Fatal crashes 3,787Per 100,000 —US deaths 40,716
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1994.
In 1994, 4,232 people died in 3,787 fatal crashes in California.
The death toll was about level between 1993 (4,164) and 1994 (4,232).
California accounted for 10.4% of the 40,716 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
32.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1993 and the nation
| Measure | California 1994 | California 1993 | United States 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 4,232 | 4,164 | 40,716 |
| Fatal crashes | 3,787 | 3,687 | 36,254 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 32% | 34% | 33% |
Counties in 1994
Every county with a fatal crash in 1994, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 58 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in California in 1994?
4,232 people in 3,787 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1994 file.
Which county in California had the most crash deaths in 1994?
Los Angeles County with 968 deaths in 899 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1994 compare with 1993 in California?
4,232 deaths against 4,164 in 1993 (+2%). Nationally the 1994 total was 40,716.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1994 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.