State Highway 41 in California: fatal crashes
From 2015 to 2024, 162 fatal crashes on State Highway 41 in California killed 186 people, the 18th most of any numbered road in California. In 2024 there were 13 fatal crashes and 15 deaths on the road.
An state highway running through 5 counties of California. All fatal crashes in California.
Deaths on State Highway 41 in California by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| 2022 | 23 | 32 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 |
| 2020 | 25 | 33 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 |
| 2018 | 17 | 21 |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 |
| 2016 | 21 | 21 |
| 2015 | 16 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where on State Highway 41 in California: the counties with the most fatal crashes
Fresno County had the most fatal crashes on State Highway 41 from 2015 to 2024: 55, with 61 deaths. Fresno, Madera and Kings counties together held 86% of fatal crashes in State Highway 41 in California from 2015 to 2024; the 4 listed held 99%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno County | 6 | 55 | 61 |
| 2 | Madera County | 4 | 46 | 52 |
| 3 | Kings County | 3 | 39 | 51 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo County | 0 | 21 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen on State Highway 41 in California
The heaviest slot is Monday, noon to 4 pm, with 12 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 2 pm to 3 pm; the worst month is September.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.8 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 7.6 percent, 12 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.8 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 5.1 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 4.4 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 1.3 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 5.7 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 6.3 percent, 10 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan11.1%
- Feb5.6%
- Mar4.9%
- Apr7.4%
- May6.8%
- Jun7.4%
- Jul8.0%
- Aug9.9%
- Sep11.7%
- Oct7.4%
- Nov11.7%
- Dec8.0%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes on State Highway 41 in California first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in most fatal crashes, 54%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 23%, a pedestrian in 9.9%, a rollover in 9.3%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 87 | 54% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 37 | 23% |
| Pedestrian | 16 | 9.9% |
| Rollover | 15 | 9.3% |
| Other | 4 | 2.5% |
| Cyclist | 2 | 1.2% |
| Parked vehicle | 1 | 0.6% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes on State Highway 41 in California compare with the state
A drinking driver was recorded in 33% of fatal crashes in State Highway 41 in California from 2015 to 2024, above the California share of 28%; speeding in 25%, below the California share of 30%; a hit-and-run in 4.3%, below the California share of 11%; a driver recorded as distracted in 3.7%, about the California share; 28% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, below the California share of 38%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of California. A share is only given over 20 crashes.
| State Highway 41 | California | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 70% | 30% | above the California share |
| At or near an intersection | 20% | 27% | below the California share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 31% | 25% | above the California share |
| A drinking driver | 33% | 28% | above the California share |
| Speeding | 25% | 30% | below the California share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 3.7% | 4.1% | about the same as the California share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 28% | 38% | below the California share |
| Hit-and-run | 4.3% | 11% | below the California share |
| A motorcycle involved | 9.9% | 15% | below the California share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 9.7% | 26% | below the California share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in State Highway 41 in California
- How many fatal crashes have there been on State Highway 41 in California?
- 162 fatal crashes killed 186 people on State Highway 41 in California from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 13 fatal crashes and 15 deaths.
- Where on State Highway 41 in California do the most fatal crashes happen?
- Fresno County had the most fatal crashes on State Highway 41 from 2015 to 2024: 55, with 61 deaths. Madera County was second with 46.
- When do fatal crashes on State Highway 41 in California happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Monday, noon to 4 pm, with 12 fatal crashes.
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Where the State Highway 41 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as State Highway 41 in California (filed under 7 spellings, such as "SR-41", "SR-41 ATASCADERO RD", "SR-41 FRIANT RD", "SR-41 MORRO RD"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.