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Injury rate: — per 100k · Fatality rate: — per 100k
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020–2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 12p–3p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020–2025.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
Injury crashes by year — tap a bar to load that year above.
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| Year ▼ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
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.
Carmel is a small, walkable town, but its streets still see their share of collisions. In the most recent reporting year, public records show 7 injury collisions and 7 people hurt on local roads, with no traffic deaths recorded. Reported crashes tend to bunch up on Friday afternoons between noon and 2 p.m., often along Ocean Avenue, San Carlos Street, Junipero Avenue, and the southbound stretch of SR-1 (Cabrillo Highway) — corridors that carry heavy foot and vehicle traffic through the village and coastal areas. If you were injured in one of these collisions, sorting out medical bills, insurance calls, and next steps can feel like a lot to carry alone. LawProactive is a free service, not a law firm — we simply connect injured people in Carmel with an independent personal injury attorney who can review what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to reach out, and any attorney you're matched with works on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless there's a recovery. You don't have to figure this out by yourself.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Carmel By The Sea, 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 — 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 personal injury claim, but that window can shrink to as little as six months if a government entity is involved. Waiting too long can cost you the right to recover anything at all.
California follows pure comparative fault, meaning even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you can still recover damages — just reduced by your share of fault. An attorney can help make sure your percentage of blame isn't overstated.
In ordinary injury cases, California places no limit on non-economic damages like pain, suffering, and emotional distress. That means your recovery isn't artificially capped the way it is in some other states.
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