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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Contra Costa County
Injury rate: 393.4 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 5.1 per 100k Β· Pop. 58,968
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Brentwood's injury rate of 393.4 per 100k ran 3% below the county average and 25% below 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 | 2 | 96 | 2 | 144 | 9 | 58,968 | 244.2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 165 | 3 | 232 | 22 | 58,968 | 393.4 |
| 2024 | 4 | 149 | 5 | 214 | 17 | 58,968 | 362.9 |
| 2023 | 5 | 150 | 5 | 216 | 23 | 58,968 | 366.3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 134 | 1 | 184 | 10 | 58,968 | 312.0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 136 | 4 | 184 | 18 | 58,968 | 312.0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 116 | 5 | 152 | 16 | 58,968 | 257.8 |
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.
Brentwood has grown quickly, and its roads carry that growth every day. Public records show 165 injury collisions in the most recent reporting year, hurting 232 people and taking 3 lives. Corridors like Balfour Road, Brentwood Boulevard, Sand Creek Road, and SR-4 see steady traffic and, with it, a steady share of these collisions. If you were hurt on one of these roads, or anywhere else in the city, the days after can feel overwhelming β medical visits, insurance calls, missed work, and mounting questions about what comes next. LawProactive exists to make one part of that easier. We are a free service, not a law firm, and we don't charge you anything to connect you with an independent personal injury attorney who can review what happened and explain your options. Any attorney in our network works on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless they recover money for you. Our goal is simply to help you find someone who can walk through the details with you and help you decide what to do next, without adding to what you're already carrying.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Brentwood, 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.
Disclaimer: This is general legal information, not legal advice. Statutes of limitations vary by case and exceptions may apply β consult a licensed attorney about your specific deadline.
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California generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a claim, though claims against a government agency can require notice in as little as six months. Talking to someone sooner helps preserve your options.
California follows pure comparative fault, so even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you can still pursue compensation for the share that wasn't your fault.
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