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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions โ Inyo County
Injury rate: 420.4 per 100k ยท Fatality rate: 26.3 per 100k ยท Pop. 3,806
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In 2025, Bishop's injury rate of 420.4 per 100k ran about even with the county average and 20% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020โ2025.
Most collisions are reported on Thursdays and between 12pโ3p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020โ2025.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
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| Year โผ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3,806 | 131.4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 3,806 | 420.4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 3,806 | 630.6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 3,806 | 446.7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3,806 | 341.6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3,806 | 183.9 |
| 2020 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 3,806 | 315.3 |
Source: CCRS via data.ca.gov + CA city population. Collision counts are reported crashes from California's Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published on data.ca.gov and aggregated to city jurisdiction; fatality totals are cross-checked against NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Rates per 100,000 use annual city population. Years marked prov are provisional and update as the record is finalized.
Bishop sits along a handful of well-traveled corridors โ Rt 395, N Main Street, US-395, and N Fowler Street โ that carry both local traffic and travelers passing through the Eastern Sierra. Public records show 14 injury collisions in the most recent final crash year, with 16 people injured and 1 traffic death. For a town of under 4,000 residents, even a small number of crashes can upend a family's routine, finances, and peace of mind. If you or someone you love was hurt in one of these collisions, you likely have questions about medical bills, missed work, and what comes next. We handle personal injury claims for crash victims in Bishop. There's no cost for a free consultation, and we work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. You don't have to sort through California's legal deadlines and fault rules on your own. Reaching out costs nothing and can help you understand your options sooner rather than later.
California generally gives injury victims two years from the date of the crash to file a claim, though claims against a government entity can require notice in as little as six months. Waiting too long can close the door on compensation, so it helps to understand your timeline early.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Bishop, California.
2 years from the date of injury
Pure Comparative Fault
$15,000/$30,000/$5,000
Understanding these rules can significantly impact your case outcome.
California follows pure comparative negligence, meaning you can recover damages even if you're 99% at fault.
The state requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance.
California has no cap on non-economic damages in most personal injury cases.
You have 2 years to file a lawsuit after an accident.
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