In the 1960s, Fresno, like many cities in the United States, experienced a range of auto accidents influenced by factors such as increasing vehicle ownership, urban development, and changing traffic patterns. This period saw a rise in population and suburban expansion, which contributed to more cars on the road and, consequently, more accidents.
The infrastructure in Fresno was also evolving, with new roads and highways being constructed, which sometimes led to hazardous conditions during the transition. Additionally, the 1960s marked a time when safety regulations and vehicle standards were not as stringent as they are today, leading to higher risks of severe accidents.
Local newspapers from that era often reported on traffic accidents, highlighting issues like reckless driving, the impact of alcohol, and inadequate road safety measures. These incredible photos were taken by
Lance Nix that shows auto accidents in Fresno, California from 1961 to 1966.
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| An old GMC flatbed truck versus a 1956 Ford Fairlane 4-door sedan in Fresno, California, at tjhe intersection of Belmont and Fresno Street, October 28, 1961 |
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| An old GMC flatbed truck versus a 1956 Ford Fairlane 4-door sedan in Fresno, California, October 28th, 1961 |
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| An old GMC flatbed truck versus a 1956 Ford Fairlane 4-door sedan in Fresno, California, October 28th, 1961 |
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| The collision of a couple of old classics, Recreation and Tulare in east Fresno, 1961 |
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| The collision of a couple of old classics, Recreation and Tulare in east Fresno, 1961 |
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| A 1962 Chevrolet (near new at the time) pulled out from a near blind side street and got hit by a 1956 Plymouth at Minnewauwa and Washington, Fresno, May 1962 |
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| This 1956 Plymouth had the right of way and hit an emerging 1962 Chevrolet at Minnewauwa and Washington, Fresno, May 1962 |
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| A 1957 Ford Fairlane involved in an evening accident at Hazelwood and Ventura, Fresno, March 22, 1964 |
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| A 1959 Chevrolet, evening accident at the intersection of Olive and Blackstone in Fresno, California, about 1964 |
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| A 1961 Ford Galaxie 4-door at Merced and P Street, Fresno, March 20, 1964 |
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| A Renault Dauphine in a single car accident at Inyo and B Streets in Fresno, March 21, 1964 |
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| Parking lot collision, 1962 Chrysler New Yorker vs 1957 Chevrolet, at the Gateway Market on the north side of West Belmont Avenue in Fresno, California, March 21, 1964. |
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| Parking lot collision, 1962 Chrysler New Yorker vs 1957 Chevrolet, at the Gateway Market on the north side of West Belmont Avenue in Fresno, California, March 21, 1964 |
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| This 1948 Plymouth collided with a 1955 Buick Century at Fresno and R Streets before taking out this street light, Fresno, April 2, 1964 |
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| This 1955 Buick Century collided with a 1948 Plymouth at Fresno and R Streets, Fresno, April 2, 1964. |
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| This 1955 Buick Century collided with a 1948 Plymouth at Fresno and R Streets, Fresno, April 2, 1964 |
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| A 1957 Buick, single car accident in 1965 at Ventura and Cedar Ave., Fresno, California |
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| A 1957 Buick, single car accident in 1965 at Ventura and Cedar Ave., Fresno, California |
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| A 1957 Buick, single car accident in 1965 at Ventura and Cedar Ave., Fresno, California |
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| A 1962 Chevrolet Impala, single car roll-over accident in about 1965 in east Fresno, California |
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| A 1962 Chevrolet Impala, single car roll-over accident in about 1965 in east Fresno, California |
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| A 1962 Chevrolet Impala, single car roll-over accident in about 1965 in east Fresno, California |
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| A 1962 Chevrolet Impala, single car roll-over accident in about 1965 in east Fresno, California |
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| A near new 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass at Blackstone and Olive in Fresno, about 1965 |
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| A 1956 Oldsmobile 4-door hardtop meets with disaster on the mean streets of Fresno, California, in the mid-1960s. Another old classic denied a chance to live out its golden years at future car shows |
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| A 1964 Chevrolet wagon getting towed from the scene of an evening accident on the mean streets of Fresno, California, in the mid-1960s. The mis-matched color of the front end suggests this is the second time for this poor wagon |
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| A 1964 Chevrolet wagon sold new by Frontier Chevrolet gets "customized" in an evening accident in Fresno, California, in the mid-1960s, The mis-matched color of the front end suggests this wagon had already been in wreck prior to his event |
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| This Austin Healey 100 lost it while trying to keep up with my Triumph TR-4 coming down Fresno County's infamous Tollhouse Grade back in 1966. Thanks to a roll bar and a seatbelt the driver received only minor injuries |
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| This Austin Healey 100 lost it while trying to keep up with my Triumph TR-4 coming down Fresno County's infamous Tollhouse Grade back in 1966. Thanks to a roll bar and a seatbelt the driver received only minor injuries |
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| This Austin Healey 100 lost it while trying to keep up with my Triumph TR-4 coming down Fresno County's infamous Tollhouse Grade back in 1966. Thanks to a roll bar and a seatbelt the driver received only minor injuries |
(Photo © Lance Nix)
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