From 2020 to 2024, there were 2,196 reported traffic collisions in Santa Barbara that resulted in injuries — and 14 of those ended in fatalities.
Bicyclists, pedestrians, and people who ride mopeds and scooters are disproportionately likely to die or suffer serious injuries than people in cars.
The number of collisions in Santa Barbara has risen steadily during the past five years, including a big uptick in 2024, even though overall traffic is down, according to the City of Santa Barbara…