# CHP Traffic Incidents — Incidents direct from the CHP

> California Highway Patrol traffic incident reporting and viewing application. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Clark.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chp-traffic-incidents/id1402906996 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402906995)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chp-traffic-incidents/id1402906996/reviews.md

## What is CHP Traffic Incidents?

Provides a simple view of traffic incidents reported to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). You can also look at the details of an incident, like which lanes are affected.

The information is sourced from the CHP's dispatch system.

## Key features

- View traffic incidents
- Real-time data
- CHP dispatch sourced
- Lane affected details

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chp-traffic-incidents/id1402906996/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Only shows San Francisco area

*2025-06-23*

This app used to be the perfect place to know what’s going on ahead of us in a timely manner, even letting us know the lanes that are affected. Unfortunately it only covers the San Francisco area. No longer shows Southern California area. 😞

### 1/5 — It’s not accurate

*2025-05-21, version 1.7*

It dose not keep you updated on any traffic collisions. In or around your area. 
Don’t bother downloading this app like I did. Safe yourself

### 5/5 — Teach issue

*2025-05-07*

The app crashed. Need help update

### 4/5 — What happened??

*2025-05-05*

Was a great resource a couple years back when it worked. Now the app seems to immediately crash when attempting to open it. Assumed there was an update, although nothing found. Hope the creator catches on.

### 2/5 — Worked but not anymore

*2025-05-03*

Was working but now as of 5/2/25 app no longer opens. No tech support. No updates. Big bummer

### 4/5 — Something broke

*2025-05-03*

Using version 1.7 and while it has some idiosyncrasies, such as having to refresh the list of incidents to get something in my area (LA) versus San Francisco, it’s been useful on more than one occasion and I appreciate the effort that must go into these to create them in the first place.
It worked for a period after the recent iOS upgrade (18.4.1 on iPhone 15 Plus), and as recently as the first part of the week of April 28, but now (5/2/25) the app won’t open. The screen will flash like it’s trying to open, but then it goes away.

### 1/5 — No local

*2025-04-30, version 1.7*

There no settings for my local area

### 1/5 — Location is not saved

*2025-02-01*

Each time I log on, the app only locates to the Bay Area. I have reduced the mileage and it does not change to show nearby traffic.

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work anymore

*2025-01-22, version 1.7*

Used to work, doesn’t get local info anymore

### 1/5 — Update

*2024-07-27, version 1.7*

I cannot access the incidents, missing from app

## Frequently asked questions about CHP Traffic Incidents

### What does this app do?

This application provides a straightforward way to view traffic incidents that have been reported to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). You can see details about each incident, such as which lanes are currently affected.

### Where does the traffic information come from?

The information displayed in the app is directly sourced from the California Highway Patrol's (CHP) dispatch system. This ensures you are getting up-to-date and official incident reports.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements to disrupt your experience.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for anyone who travels in California and wants to stay informed about current traffic incidents. It's particularly useful for daily commuters or those planning longer road trips within the state.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2024-01-01

Update iOS stuff, remove Google ads.

### 1.4 — 2019-07-28

Added an option to automatically zoom the map (or not). Previously the app would automatically zoom the map to include all nearby incidents.

### 1.3 — 2019-03-02

Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2018-08-15

Improves how the app works when location services are not available.

### 1.1 — 2018-08-04

Fixed some bugs, added traffic view to map.

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