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Caltrans — Live Traffic Cameras in California
Quick answer: 2,836 official traffic cameras from Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) cover California. Click a marker on the map to see that camera, or browse the grid below and tap a card marked Live video to play the stream. Camera list read 12 Oct 2026 04:16 UTC. Latest crashes: California accidents today.
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All 2,836 cameras
Type a road, town or camera name to filter. Images load directly from Caltrans (California Department of Transportation); a camera that returns no image is hidden.
Camera data: Caltrans (California Department of Transportation). Images and video are served by the authority and are not stored by this site. All camera networks.
Questions
Caltrans CCTV — FAQ
How often do Caltrans CCTV cameras update?
Each snapshot is refreshed by the authority on its own schedule, typically every 10 seconds to 5 minutes. Reload the page (or tap a camera) for the newest frame. Cameras marked 'Live video' stream continuously.
Can I see an accident on these cameras?
Sometimes. Cameras cover fixed points on major roads; the California accidents page pairs each new geocoded report with the nearest camera automatically.
Who operates these cameras?
Caltrans (California Department of Transportation). This site only displays the public feed; it does not control, record or store any camera.