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Caltrans cameras across California

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See the actual road before you drive it. Live Caltrans (QuickMap) highway cameras across California on one map, each tagged with its route and postmile. Tap any camera for the latest image.

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In September 2026, California's DOT feed carried 3,742 alerts: 960 closures, 287 crashes, 1,966 construction reports and 86 weather reports. The routes with the most alerts were US-101, I-5 and I-80. Counts reflect what the feed publishes, so a state whose DOT posts only closures shows only closures. See the full California report.

Live cameras across California

Caltrans operates thousands of cameras statewide — the most of any state on this map — covering everything from Bay Area and LA freeways to the Sierra Nevada passes.

See I-5 the length of the state including the Grapevine, I-80 over Donner Pass, Cajon Pass on I-15, and US-101 up the coast.

Every camera on this map comes straight from Caltrans (QuickMap) and is tagged with the route and postmile where the DOT provides it, so you can tell exactly which stretch of road you're looking at. Caltrans postmiles restart at each county line, so every label carries the county. Tap a camera dot to open its latest image; tap the image to see it full-size.

California camera questions, answered

Where can I watch live California traffic cameras?

Right here — the map above shows live Caltrans (QuickMap) highway cameras across California, each tagged with its route and postmile so you know which stretch you're seeing. For cameras beyond California, see every highway camera in 43 states.

Are California DOT traffic cameras free?

Yes. Caltrans (QuickMap) publishes its traffic cameras publicly, and MileCheck puts them on one map, with no account needed. To have the nearest camera follow you as you drive, the MileCheck app does it hands-free on CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which highways have cameras in California?

See I-5 the length of the state including the Grapevine, I-80 over Donner Pass, Cajon Pass on I-15, and US-101 up the coast.

How often do California traffic cameras update?

Most Caltrans (QuickMap) cameras refresh every minute or two, straight from the DOT. Open the app image full-size by tapping it on the map above. Weather, snow, and traffic can all change between refreshes, so always drive to the conditions you actually see.

The nearest California camera, right as you drive

MileCheck shows the nearest camera and your exact postmile in real time as you drive California's highways, plus live state DOT feeds on your route. Works offline and runs on CarPlay and Android Auto.

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