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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Imperial County
Injury rate: 188.8 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 4.6 per 100k Β· Pop. 43,956
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, El Centro's injury rate of 188.8 per 100k ran 100% above the county average and 64% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 12pβ3p.
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 | 2 | 75 | 2 | 92 | 6 | 43,956 | 209.3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 63 | 2 | 83 | 7 | 43,956 | 188.8 |
| 2024 | 3 | 65 | 3 | 84 | 2 | 43,956 | 191.1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 122 | 3 | 166 | 17 | 43,956 | 377.7 |
| 2022 | 3 | 115 | 3 | 168 | 6 | 43,956 | 382.2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 104 | 3 | 136 | 7 | 43,956 | 309.4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 86 | 1 | 117 | 12 | 43,956 | 266.2 |
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.
El Centro sits at the center of Imperial County, and like any city of its size, its roads see their share of collisions. In the most recent full year on record, El Centro logged 63 injury collisions, with 83 people hurt and 2 lives lost in traffic crashes. Public crash records show reports tend to cluster on Fridays between 1 and 3 p.m., and corridors like Imperial Avenue, 4th Street, Main Street, and La Brucherie Road show up repeatedly in these counts β not because any one of them is inherently unsafe, but simply because they carry heavy daily traffic. If you were hurt in a crash on one of these roads, or in any other kind of accident around El Centro, you may be dealing with medical bills, lost income, and a lot of uncertainty about what happens next. We handle personal injury claims for injured people throughout El Centro and Imperial County. We don't charge for an initial conversation about your case, and we work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless we recover money on your behalf. Reaching out costs nothing and starts with a conversation about what happened to you.
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Important legal information for accident victims in El Centro, 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.
Essential contacts for accident victims in El Centro, California.Proudly serving the community near El Centro Naval Air Facility.
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1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
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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 is involved, that window can shrink to as little as six months, so it's worth finding out where you stand sooner rather than later.
California follows a pure comparative fault rule, meaning even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you may still be able to recover compensation β just reduced by your share of fault.
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