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The Bay Area - Spanning the Golden Gate Bridge, Jack London Square and Silicon Valley

The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly referred to as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses the major cities and metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas. The Bay Area's nine counties are Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Home to approximately 7.44 million people, the nine-county Bay Area contains many cities, towns, airports, and associated regional, state, and national parks, connected by a network of roads, highways, railroads, bridges, tunnels and commuter rail. The combined statistical area of the region is the second-largest in California (after the Greater Los Angeles area), the fifth-largest in the United States, and the 43rd-largest urban area in the world. To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in the Bay Area go to Accuweather.com.

The Major Interstates and Freeways of the Bay Area 

The Peninsula to the South Bay

North Bay

East Bay

Here is information on the most recent accidents in The Bay Area:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in the Bay Area, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in a Bay Area accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the region:

SAN FRANCISCO

OAKLAND

SAN JOSE

Grief support information for accident victims in The Bay Area

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Bay Area grief support organizations.

Bay Area legal information for accident victims

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Bay Area injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a San Francisco injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies affect accident victims, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a San Francisco - San Jose wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a San Francisco - San Jose personal injury lawyer can do to help.

 

 

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6
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2
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California

The Salisbury region is popular with bicyclists but experiences a growing number of accidents

Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence in Salisbury and across Wicomico County.  Bicycling is becoming more popular in the region. Go to the Bike-SBY site to learn about current efforts to improve biking safety in the region.

The Peoria and Bloomington regions are popular with bicyclists but experiences a growing number of accidents

Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Peoria and Bloomington regions. This increase in popularity means an increase in bicycle collisions and injuries.

Santa Barbara,Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo: A Coastal Cruise for the "Best BBQ"

Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera".  As of the census of 2010, the city had a population of 88,410, a loss of 1,190 from the previous census, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria.

Santa Maria is a city on the California Central Coast in Santa Barbara County. It is approximately 120 miles (190 km) northwest of Los Angeles(city limits). Its estimated 2014 population was 103,410, making it the most populous city in the county and the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria-style barbecue. Sunset Magazine called Santa Maria "The West’s Best BBQ Town”.

San Luis Obispo (Spanish for St. Louis, the Bishop [of Toulouse]) is an affluent city in the U.S. state of California, located roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Franciscan Junípero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California's oldest communities. The city, locally referred to as San Luis, SLO, or SLO Town is the county seat of San Luis Obispo County and is adjacent to California Polytechnic State University. The population was 45,119 at the 2010 census. The population of San Luis Obispo County was 269,637 in 2010. To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in the Santa Barbara area, go to Accuweather.com.

The Major interstates and freeways of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo:

Santa Barbara

   

Santa Maria

San Luis Obispo

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo Area:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo region, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

If you know someone who has been injured in a Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, or San Luis Obispo accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the region:

Grief support information for accident victims in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on grief support organizations in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo area.

Legal information for accident victims

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, or San Luis Obispo many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, or San Luis Obispo injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - San Luis Obispo wrongful death lawyer in the area will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Santa Barbara accident attorney in the region can do to help.

 

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California

The Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk region is popular with bicyclists but experiences a growing number of accidents

Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk region. And with this growing popularity comes a growing number of bicycle accidents.

The Rockford region is popular with bicyclists but experiences a growing number of accidents

Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Rockford region. And with this growing popularity comes a growing number of bicycle accidents.

Waco

Waco is the largest city in McLennan County and is situated along the Brazos River in eastern central Texas. The city is about halfway between Dallas and Austin. Waco's downtown is built around the Waco Suspension Bridge, which was a very important crossing when it was built in 1870. 

Temple

Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas. Temple is located in the region referred to as Central Texas and is a principal city in the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. Temple is 65 miles north of Austin and 34 miles south of Waco.

Bryan

Bryan is  is a city in Brazos County, Texas. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 76,201. It is the county seat of Brazos County and is located in the heart of the Brazos Valley. It borders the city of College Station, which lies to its south. Together they are referred to as the Bryan–College Station metropolitan area, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in Texas.

Major Roadways

  • Interstate 35 is the major north-south highway in Waco, connecting the city directly to Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.
  • Texas State Highway 6 runs northwest-southeast through the city, connecting it to Bryan and Houston.
  • U.S. Route 84 is the major east-west thoroughfare in the area.
  • Texas State Highway 31 passes just east of Waco, and connects the city to Tyler, Longview, and Shreveport.

Other Transportation

  • The Waco Transit System offers bus service in the city Monday-Saturdays.
  • The Waco Regional Airport provides daily flights to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
  • The TSTC Waco Airport is a general aviation facility, and was the primary fly-in point for former President George W. Bush when he was visiting his ranch in Crawford.
  • Amtrak's Texas Eagle passenger train route stops in McGregor which is about 20 miles from the city.

Go here to learn more about recent Waco, Temple, and Bryan accidents including:

Waco, Temple, and Bryan car accidents;

Waco, Temple, and Bryan truck accidents;

Waco, Temple, and Bryan bicycle accidents;

Waco, Temple, and Bryan motorcycle accidents;

Waco, Temple, and Bryan aircraft accidents;

Waco, Temple, and Bryan bus accidents.

Major hospitals in the region:

Where to find legal assistance after a Waco, Temple, or Bryan injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Waco-Temple-Bryan personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Waco-Temple-Bryan wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Waco-Temple-Bryan car accident lawyer can do to help.

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Texas

Tyler and Longview, Texas

Tyler, Texas was given the nickname "Rose Capital of the World" because of the large quantity of rose bushes that are processed through the area. It is also home to America's largest rose garden. In addition, Tyler is also a main medical center for people in the area, as well as a center for manufacturing.

Longview is a city in Gregg and Harrison counties. In the 2010 Census, the population was 80,455. It is located in East Texas, where Interstate 20 and U.S. Highways 80 and 259 converge just north of the Sabine River.

Major Roadways in Tyler and Longview

Other Transportation options in Tyler and Longview

Tyler: Tyler Transit manages the bus routes in Tyler, which run daily except for Sundays and holidays. Greyhound bus lines are available at a terminal downtown. The Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is owned by the city, and is expanding to be able to accommodate more services. Amtrak service is available through the city of Mineola, which is not far north from Tyler.

Longview: East Texas Regional Airport offers service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport via Envoy Air. The airport is known by pilots around the region for its large, 10,000-foot (3 km) runway. It has served as a backup landing site for U.S. space shuttles. The Longview airport is home to the flight training program of LeTourneau University. The aeronautical students do classwork at the airport, as well as all their flight training. The city's public transit system, Longview Transit, runs daily routes, excluding Sundays and holidays. Its fixed routes provide transportation to key districts throughout the city. City of Longview also operates City of Longview Transit (COLT) which provides transportation to eligible passengers as a demand response transportation service. This service is provided for those who are unable to use the regular Longview Transit fixed route service. Amtrak passenger rail service is available on the Texas Eagle through a downtown terminal. Longview's Amtrak station is the second-busiest in Texas and the fourth-busiest station along the Texas Eagle route. The Longview Amtrak station is a connection stop where passengers can connect to Nacogdoches, Houston, and Galveston, as well as Shreveport, Louisiana, by motorcoach. Longview is served by two freight railroad lines. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad operates two trains daily through Longview. The Union Pacific Railroad has 25 daily trains through Longview's facilities.

Go here to learn more about recent accidents in Tyler and Longview, Texas:

Tyler and Longview car accidents;

Tyler and Longview motorcycle accidents;

Tyler and Longview aircraft accidents;

Tyler and Longview commercial truck accidents;

Tyler and Longview train accidents;

Tyler and Longview boating accidents.

Major hospitals in Tyler and Longview:

East Texas Medical Center;

University of Texas Health;

Mother Francis Hospital;

Longview Regional Medical Center.

Where to find legal assistance after a Tyler injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Tyler and Longview personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Tyler - Longview wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Tyler - Longview car accident lawyer can do to help.

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Texas

Houston

Named after Sam Houston, president of the former Republic of Texas, Houston is the most populous city in Texas with a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million people. Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation, as well as leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment. Houston is also home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the famous Mission Control is located. 

Major Roadways in Houston

There are over 700 miles of freeways and expressways in the Houston metropolitan area, so its no wonder that the majority of Houston's residents drive to work! Houston is rated number four in the country for worst congestion, and more freeways are proposed or in the process of being built to help improve the situation. Here are some of the major roadways in Houston.

  • Interstate 610 forms a 38-mile loop around the downtown sector of Houston. It is one of three beltways that divide the city, Interstate 610 being the inner most one.
  • Beltway 8 / Sam Houston Parkway is a state highway that runs an 83-mile ring around the Houston area. It is contained entirely within Harris County.
  • State Highway 99 / Grand Parkway is Houston's outer beltway, and will be the longest beltway in the U.S. once it is complete. It is composed of 11 segments, 3 of which are completed.

Other Transportation in Houston

  • Buses, lift vans, and a light rail line are available in downtown Houston.
  • Amtrak provides service three times a week to Houston, stopping at a train station on the north side of the downtown area.
  • Houston has more cyclists than any other city in Texas, with 160 miles of bikeways dedicated to them.
  • Houston has three airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which is the tenth busiest airport in the U.S., William P. Hobby Airport, a smaller airport directed more towards domestic and commercial flights, and Ellington Airport, which is primarily used by government and military planes. 

Major Hospitals and Medical Centers

If you are searching for someone who was injured in an accident in Houston, there is a good chance they were taken to one of the following locations for medical treatment.

Resources and outreach organizations in Houston

Go here to read about recent accidents in Houston:

Houston pedestrian accidents;

Houston car accidents;

Houston motorcycle accidents;

Houston bicycle accidents;

Houston bus accidents;

Houston boating accidents;

Houston train accidents;

Houston aircraft accidents;

Houston truck accidents.

Where to find legal assistance after a Houston injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Houston personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Houston wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Houston car accident lawyer can do to help.

Rank: 
10
Percent of U.S: 
2
State: 
Texas

The Washington, D.C. region is popular with bicyclists but experiences a growing number of accidents

Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Washington, D.C. region. Go to the Washington Area Bicyclist Association website for great information about regional trails, classes and events, and listings of recent bicycle crashes in the region.