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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions — Orange County
Injury rate: 313.0 per 100k · Fatality rate: 8.8 per 100k · Pop. 34,181
Rate per 100,000 residents — the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Dana Point's injury rate of 313.0 per 100k ran 44% below the county average and 41% below the state average.
Δ vs prior year. Feeds the Car & Truck and Wrongful Death silos.
Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020–2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 2p–5p.
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 | 36 | 0 | 43 | 5 | 34,181 | 125.8 |
| 2025 | 3 | 81 | 3 | 107 | 21 | 34,181 | 313.0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 110 | 1 | 170 | 21 | 34,181 | 497.4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 94 | 3 | 144 | 17 | 34,181 | 421.3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 96 | 4 | 132 | 13 | 34,181 | 386.2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 86 | 2 | 111 | 10 | 34,181 | 324.7 |
| 2020 | 3 | 61 | 3 | 88 | 8 | 34,181 | 257.5 |
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.
Dana Point may be known for its harbor views, but its roads carry plenty of everyday traffic risk. Public records show 81 injury collisions in the most recent final year, leaving 107 people hurt and 3 people dead. Corridors like Pacific Coast Highway, Rt 1, Stonehill Drive, and the stretch of I-5 that runs through the area account for a large share of these reported crashes, with Friday afternoons between 3 and 5 p.m. showing the heaviest concentration. If you or someone close to you was hurt in one of these incidents, the days and weeks after can feel overwhelming — medical visits, insurance calls, missed work, and uncertainty about what comes next. We're here to help injured people in Dana Point review what happened and understand the options available. We work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Reaching out costs nothing and starts the process of finding real answers.
California generally gives injured people two years from the date of the incident to file a claim. Claims against a government entity can require notice in as little as six months, so it helps to act sooner rather than later.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Dana Point, 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.
Essential contacts for accident victims in Dana Point, California.Proudly serving the community near Dana Point Harbor.
Nearest hospital / emergency room
31872 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Law enforcement serving this area — request your accident report
California Highway Patrol / DMV
2031 E. Santa Clara Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705-7838
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Under California's pure comparative fault rule, you can still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for what happened. Any award is simply reduced by your share of fault, not eliminated.
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