Santa Clara County
The heart of Silicon Valley, crossed by US-101, I-280, I-880 and SR-85.
Current Incidents in Santa Clara County
Local Accident Resources — Santa Clara County
Public Agencies & Driver Resources
Major Trauma & Emergency Centers
Major trauma and emergency facilities serving different areas of Santa Clara County. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Central San Jose
San Jose
751 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
Stanford Health Care
North Santa Clara County
Palo Alto
500 Pastuer Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
East San Jose
San Jose
2255 Jackson Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
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.