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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Mateo County
Injury rate: 459.6 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 9.8 per 100k Β· Pop. 30,459
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Burlingame's injury rate of 459.6 per 100k ran 6% above the county average and 13% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Thursdays 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 | 90 | 0 | 120 | 7 | 30,459 | 394.0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 104 | 3 | 140 | 9 | 30,459 | 459.6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 129 | 2 | 168 | 7 | 30,459 | 551.6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 172 | 14 | 30,459 | 564.7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 93 | 2 | 116 | 6 | 30,459 | 380.8 |
| 2021 | 5 | 82 | 6 | 108 | 5 | 30,459 | 354.6 |
| 2020 | 2 | 80 | 2 | 98 | 8 | 30,459 | 321.7 |
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.
Burlingame's streets carry a steady mix of local traffic and commuters cutting through on US-101, California Drive, and El Camino Real (SR-82/Rt 82). Public records for the most recent full year show 104 injury collisions in the city, with 140 people hurt and 3 lives lost β numbers that reflect how much everyday driving, walking, and biking happens along these corridors. Whether you were hurt near one of these roads, in a parking lot, or somewhere else in town, the days after an injury are often confusing: medical visits, insurance calls, missed work. LawProactive is a free service that helps injured people in Burlingame connect with an independent personal injury attorney who can look at what happened and explain your options. We are not a law firm, we don't decide claims, and we don't charge anything for the connection. Attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless there is a recovery. Reaching out costs you nothing and doesn't commit you to anything β it just gets you talking to someone who handles these cases regularly.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Burlingame, 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. If a government entity is involved, that window can shrink to as little as six months, so it helps to act sooner rather than later.
California follows pure comparative fault, meaning even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you can still pursue compensation β it's just reduced by your share of fault.
In ordinary injury cases, California places no cap on non-economic damages like pain, suffering, or loss of enjoyment of life.
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