San Francisco has seen a notable decrease in overdose deaths. The city recorded its lowest number of overdose deaths on record in July, with a total of 34 deaths. This represents a significant drop from the same period last year.

Compared to last year, the number of overdose deaths in July decreased by more than 20%. For the year 2026 as a whole, the city has seen nearly 30% fewer overdose deaths than the previous year, with close to 300 deaths reported. Further details on this trend are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, which has been tracking the city's overdose death statistics since 2020.