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6Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Elk Grove, 2024
6Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Elk Grove fatal crashes, 2024
0.2%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of California's 3,583 fatal crashes, 2024
50%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File (3 of 6)
Of fatal crashes with a known time happened between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published; the file can still be revised.
Elk Grove quick facts
Elk Grove quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Elk Grove, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 6 fatal crashes and 6 deaths in Elk Grove.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Nov 20, 2024, on BIG HORN BLVD, Sacramento County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
How fatal crashes happened in Elk Grove
The bars count Elk Grove's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
Fatal crashes by type, Elk Grove, 2024
Single vehicle: Fence1
Single vehicle: Traffic Sign Support1
Single vehicle: Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance1
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At AccidentReports.com, we have made it our mission to create a site that will help auto accident victims obtain a copy of their California accident reports in the most convenient way; from the comfort of their homes. People can take advantage of our innovative crash data center and search for a copy of their collision reports as soon as they’re available. You can begin searching now by filling out the online request form on this page and submitting your accident information to get assistance.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Agencies serving Elk Grove
These agencies hold crash reports for Elk Grove. Open one to see how to request its reports.
These are fatal crashes in Elk Grove recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 6 fatal crashes and 6 deaths in Elk Grove that year; the table lists all of them, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
Elk Grove fatal crash records
6 crashes, 2024
Case number
County
City
Crash date
Time
Road / Highway
Collision type
Fatalities
63426
Sacramento
Elk Grove
Nov 20, 2024
13:23
BIG HORN BLVD
Single/non-collision: Curb
1
63399
Sacramento
Elk Grove
Oct 28, 2024
22:09
W STOCKTON BL
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
63377
Sacramento
Elk Grove
Sep 10, 2024
08:47
CALVINE RD at CLIFFCREST DR
Single/non-collision: Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
You can get a copy of your Elk Grove police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Elk Grove Police Department. The Elk Grove Police Department offers two ways to get a copy of your traffic report.
Public Records In-Person Request
Visit the Elk Grove Police Department Records Bureau to request documents in person. You must speak with a public records technician to obtain a copy of your official police report and fill out a law record request form. You will need to provide the report number, if available, your photo ID, payment, and accident details, such as the date the accident occurred and the location. The Elk Grove Police Department is located at:8400 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA95758The Records Bureau is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Phone: (916) 478-8170.
Mail Requests
You can send a written request for public records to the department to obtain a copy of your Elk Grove Police Department accident report. You must include a copy of your photo ID, mailing address, and stamped envelope, and mail it to:8400 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA95758
You must wait five business days after the accident occurred before requesting your traffic report. It can take up to ten days to receive a copy of your report. The processing time can vary and will depend on how many report requests the department receives that week. If the accident involved personal injuries, fatalities, or a crime, your report may be unavailable until the police investigation has concluded.
You must contact the department directly to learn how much they charge per page.
The names, cell phone numbers, and contact details of all parties involved in the collision
Location of accident
Date of the accident
Time of the accident
The responding police officer’s opinion regarding how the accident took place and which party was at fault
Any citations issued for traffic law violations
Any arrest made for criminal activity
Insurance information
Vehicle plate numbers/VINs
Driver’s license numbers
Road and weather conditions
Any contributing factors to the accident such as debris on the road, obscured traffic signs, faulty or broken traffic lights, inclement weather conditions, or construction work.
A diagram of the crash site
A description of bodily injury sustained in the auto accident
A description of vehicle damage and personal property damage
The release of police information is limited to:
All involved parties in the auto accident
The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the motor vehicle crash
Insurance claims adjusters and insurance company
Vehicle owner
Personal injury law firms
Other eligible persons include:
Legal representative/private attorneys
Law enforcement agencies
At the Elk Grove Police Department in Sacramento County, you can obtain the following types of police records:
Arrest records
Inmate records
Annual crime statistics
Criminal records
Background checks
Details on crimes or a crime report breakdown
Popular crime map based on location
Motor vehicle theft cases
Quarterly crime incidents
No, in Sacramento County, you must obtain vital records from Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder Office. You can request the following types of vital records:
Divorce records
Death records request
Copies of marriage records
Record seekers can contact the Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder Office at: (916) 874-6334 to speak with a record custodian and schedule an appointment. Record availability is limited to certain eligible persons. Access to birth records, death records, will require photo identification. You must fill out a form for the family law record request form and pay the appropriate fee. Other public city records are also available, for a fee.
If you sustained injuries and/or vehicle damage in an auto accident that was caused by the negligence of another, you may be pursuing compensation in the form of an auto insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. An accident attorney can use the valuable information found in a crash report to help strengthen your claim and prove liability. Important information found in traffic reports can include:
The reporting law enforcement officer’s opinion regarding how the accident took place and which driver was at fault
Traffic citation issued for the violation of traffic laws
Any arrests made for criminal activity
Any contributing factors to the car crash such as construction work, obscured traffic signs, inclement weather, poor road maintenance, potholes, faulty or broken traffic lights, and traffic congestion
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