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California in 2000
Deaths 3,753Fatal crashes 3,348Per 100,000 11.0US deaths 41,945
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 2000.
In 2000, 3,753 people died in 3,348 fatal crashes in California, 11.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.9 nationally.
The death toll rose 5% from 3,559 in 1999 to 3,753 in 2000.
California accounted for 8.9% of the 41,945 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
37.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 1999 and the nation
| Measure | California 2000 | California 1999 | United States 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 3,753 | 3,559 | 41,945 |
| Fatal crashes | 3,348 | 3,148 | 37,526 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 11.0 | — | 14.9 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 39% | 35% |
Counties in 2000
Every county with a fatal crash in 2000, 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 2000?
3,753 people in 3,348 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2000 file, or 11.0 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in California had the most crash deaths in 2000?
Los Angeles County with 741 deaths in 687 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2000 compare with 1999 in California?
3,753 deaths against 3,559 in 1999 (+5%). Nationally the 2000 total was 41,945.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2000 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.