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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Los Angeles County
Injury rate: 814.4 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 2.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 49,975
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Cerritos's injury rate of 814.4 per 100k ran 52% above the county average and 55% 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 | 1 | 249 | 1 | 350 | 31 | 49,975 | 700.4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 316 | 1 | 407 | 28 | 49,975 | 814.4 |
| 2024 | 6 | 300 | 7 | 438 | 31 | 49,975 | 876.4 |
| 2023 | 5 | 293 | 6 | 432 | 20 | 49,975 | 864.4 |
| 2022 | 4 | 340 | 5 | 514 | 23 | 49,975 | 1028.5 |
| 2021 | 6 | 329 | 6 | 478 | 30 | 49,975 | 956.5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 251 | 5 | 336 | 11 | 49,975 | 672.3 |
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.
Cerritos sits at a busy crossroads of Los Angeles County, where SR-91 meets I-605 and local arteries like South Street and Artesia Boulevard carry heavy daily traffic. In the most recent year on record, the city logged 316 injury collisions and 407 people injured, including one traffic death. Numbers like these reflect how much driving, commuting, and daily errands happen along these corridors β and how quickly an ordinary trip can turn into a life-altering injury. If you or someone you love was hurt in a crash, a slip-and-fall, or another kind of accident in Cerritos, you don't have to sort out the legal side on your own. LawProactive is a free service that connects injured people with an independent personal injury attorney β we are not a law firm, and we don't charge you anything to make the connection. Attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Our goal is simply to make it easier for you to find help while you focus on recovering.
California generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a claim, but claims against a government agency can require notice in as little as six months. Waiting too long can cost you your right to recover.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Cerritos, 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 follows pure comparative fault, so even if you were partly responsible for an accident, you may still recover damages reduced by your share of fault.
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