Kern County
A large Central Valley and high-desert county crossed by I-5, SR-99, SR-58 and SR-14, centered on Bakersfield.
Current Incidents in Kern County
Local Accident Resources — Kern County
Public Agencies & Driver Resources
Major Trauma & Emergency Centers
Major trauma and emergency facilities serving different areas of Kern County. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Kern Medical
Central Bakersfield
Bakersfield
1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Driver Resources
AI-generated editorial imageWhen Should You Consider Talking to a Lawyer After a California Car Accident?
Not every accident requires an attorney. Here are the circumstances where independent legal advice may be especially important.
AI-generated editorial imageHow and When to File a Police Report After a Car Accident in California
When to call 911, how CHP and local police jurisdiction differ, and how a traffic collision report is separate from the DMV SR-1.
AI-generated editorial imageWhat to Do After a Car Accident in California
A practical, step-by-step guide to the moments immediately after a collision — safety first, then documentation and reporting.
AI-generated editorial imageThe California SR-1 Form Explained
When the DMV requires an accident report, what the SR-1 covers, and how to file it correctly.
AI-generated editorial imageHow to Get a CHP Accident Report
If the California Highway Patrol responded to your collision, here's how to request the official report.
California Auto Insurance Requirements
The minimum liability coverage California drivers must carry, and what those limits actually cover.