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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Orange County
Injury rate: 724.8 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 7.2 per 100k Β· Pop. 41,944
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Brea's injury rate of 724.8 per 100k ran 31% above the county average and 38% above the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 3pβ6p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020β2025.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
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| Year βΌ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 0 | 127 | 0 | 168 | 12 | 41,944 | 400.5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 211 | 3 | 304 | 14 | 41,944 | 724.8 |
| 2024 | 3 | 185 | 3 | 252 | 20 | 41,944 | 600.8 |
| 2023 | 3 | 182 | 3 | 250 | 20 | 41,944 | 596.0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 205 | 3 | 267 | 17 | 41,944 | 636.6 |
| 2021 | 6 | 210 | 6 | 296 | 9 | 41,944 | 705.7 |
| 2020 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 258 | 7 | 41,944 | 615.1 |
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.
Brea sits along the SR-57 corridor, where traffic moving through Imperial Highway and Lambert Road creates a steady flow of commuters, shoppers, and local drivers every day. In the most recent full year on record, Brea saw 211 injury collisions, 304 people injured, and 3 traffic deaths β numbers that reflect how often ordinary trips around this city of roughly 41,944 residents can turn into something far more serious. If you were hurt in a crash, a fall, or another type of accident in Brea, it helps to understand your options quickly, since California generally gives you two years to file a personal injury claim β though claims against a government entity can require action in as little as six months. LawProactive is a free service, not a law firm. We don't handle your case ourselves; instead, we connect you with an independent personal injury attorney who can review what happened and explain your choices. Attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. There's no obligation to move forward, and reaching out costs nothing.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Brea, 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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You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim in California. Claims involving a government agency can require notice in as little as six months, so timing matters.
California follows pure comparative fault, meaning even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you may still recover compensation reduced by your share of fault.
In most ordinary injury cases, California places no cap on non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, unlike some other states.
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