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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Del Norte County
Injury rate: 472.4 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 6,774
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Crescent City's injury rate of 472.4 per 100k ran about even with the county average and 10% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Tuesdays and between 11aβ2p.
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 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 6,774 | 251.0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 6,774 | 472.4 |
| 2024 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6,774 | 324.8 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6,774 | 29.5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6,774 | 44.3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6,774 | 59.0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6,774 | 44.3 |
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.
Crescent City is a small coastal community, but its roads see real traffic and real crashes. In the most recent year on record, 21 injury collisions were reported here, hurting 32 people. Public-record data shows reports tend to cluster on Tuesdays around midday, and the corridors with the most recorded activity include Rt 101, 5th Street, US-101, and L Street. Those numbers aren't a verdict on any particular stretch of road β they're simply what's been reported. What matters is what happens after a crash: medical bills, missed work, and a lot of uncertainty. LawProactive is a free service that connects injured people in Crescent City with an independent personal injury attorney. We are not a law firm, and we don't decide your case or give legal advice β we simply help you get in touch with someone who can. If an attorney agrees to take your case, they typically work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover money. If you were hurt near 5th Street, US-101, or elsewhere in Del Norte County, reaching out costs nothing and there's no obligation to move forward.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Crescent City, 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 personal injury claim. If a government entity was involved, that window can shrink to as little as six months, so it pays to act early.
California follows pure comparative fault, meaning even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you can still recover damages β just reduced by your share of fault.
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