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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions โ San Mateo County
Injury rate: 549.5 per 100k ยท Fatality rate: 10.1 per 100k ยท Pop. 29,662
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In 2025, East Palo Alto's injury rate of 549.5 per 100k ran 26% above the county average and 4% above the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020โ2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 4pโ7p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020โ2025.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
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| Year โผ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 0 | 50 | 0 | 66 | 2 | 29,662 | 222.5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 112 | 3 | 163 | 15 | 29,662 | 549.5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 123 | 1 | 29,662 | 414.7 |
| 2023 | 3 | 112 | 3 | 157 | 13 | 29,662 | 529.3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 102 | 2 | 134 | 10 | 29,662 | 451.8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 95 | 1 | 119 | 8 | 29,662 | 401.2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 103 | 3 | 134 | 11 | 29,662 | 451.8 |
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.
East Palo Alto sees real traffic on University Avenue, US-101, E Bayshore Road, and Bay Road โ corridors that carry commuters, delivery trucks, and local families every day. In the most recent full year on record, the city logged 112 injury collisions, with 163 people hurt and 3 lives lost. Numbers like these represent neighbors, coworkers, and parents caught in circumstances they didn't choose. If you've been injured in a crash, a slip-and-fall, or another accident within city limits, sorting out medical bills, missed paychecks, and insurance calls can feel like a second job on top of recovering physically. LawProactive exists to make one part of that easier: we are a free service, not a law firm, that connects injured people with an independent personal injury attorney who can review what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to talk to us, and any attorney you're connected with works on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless your case results in a recovery. You focus on healing โ we'll help you find someone who can focus on the rest.
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Important legal information for accident victims in East Palo Alto, 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.
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California generally gives you 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim, but claims against a government agency can require notice in as little as 6 months. Waiting to sort out your options can quietly cost you your case.
California follows pure comparative fault, meaning even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you can still pursue compensation โ it's simply reduced by your share of fault. An attorney can help sort out how fault is likely to be assessed.
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