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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Bernardino County
Injury rate: 1241.3 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 25.6 per 100k Β· Pop. 54,621
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Colton's injury rate of 1241.3 per 100k ran 91% above the county average and 136% 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.
Injury crashes by year β tap a bar to load that year above.
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| Year βΌ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 5 | 230 | 5 | 327 | 11 | 54,621 | 598.7 |
| 2025 | 11 | 452 | 14 | 678 | 27 | 54,621 | 1241.3 |
| 2024 | 10 | 369 | 13 | 563 | 23 | 54,621 | 1030.7 |
| 2023 | 8 | 369 | 8 | 574 | 31 | 54,621 | 1050.9 |
| 2022 | 12 | 406 | 13 | 597 | 27 | 54,621 | 1093.0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 387 | 9 | 547 | 31 | 54,621 | 1001.4 |
| 2020 | 5 | 317 | 5 | 447 | 23 | 54,621 | 818.4 |
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.
Colton sits at a crossroads β literally. I-215 and I-10 cut through town, and Mt Vernon Avenue carries steady local traffic, all of which show up in the public collision counts each year: 452 injury collisions, 678 people hurt, and 14 lives lost in the most recent reporting year. Fridays between 5 and 7 p.m. tend to see more reported crashes, likely tied to end-of-week commute patterns. If you or someone you love was hurt in one of these incidents, sorting out medical bills, missed work, and insurance calls can feel like a full-time job on top of recovering physically. LawProactive is a free service β we are not a law firm β that connects injured people in Colton with an independent personal injury attorney who can review what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to talk to us, and the attorneys in our network only get paid if you recover compensation. You don't have to figure out the next step alone; reaching out costs you nothing and can help you understand where you stand.
Most injury claims in California must be filed within two years of the incident, though claims against a government entity can require notice in as little as six months. Waiting too long can close the door on your case entirely.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Colton, 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, meaning you can still recover damages even if you were partly responsible for the crash. Your compensation is simply reduced by your share of fault, not eliminated.
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