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California in 1999
Deaths 3,559Fatal crashes 3,148Per 100,000 —US deaths 41,717
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 1999.
In 1999, 3,559 people died in 3,148 fatal crashes in California.
The death toll was about level between 1998 (3,494) and 1999 (3,559).
California accounted for 8.5% of the 41,717 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
38.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1998 and the nation
| Measure | California 1999 | California 1998 | United States 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 3,559 | 3,494 | 41,717 |
| Fatal crashes | 3,148 | 3,112 | 37,140 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 39% | 30% | 34% |
Counties in 1999
Every county with a fatal crash in 1999, 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
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in California in 1999?
3,559 people in 3,148 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1999 file.
Which county in California had the most crash deaths in 1999?
Los Angeles County with 675 deaths in 612 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1999 compare with 1998 in California?
3,559 deaths against 3,494 in 1998 (+2%). Nationally the 1999 total was 41,717.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1999 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.