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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions โ Los Angeles County
Injury rate: 622.2 per 100k ยท Fatality rate: 11.7 per 100k ยท Pop. 17,037
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In 2025, El Segundo's injury rate of 622.2 per 100k ran 16% above the county average and 18% above the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020โ2025.
Most collisions are reported on Wednesdays 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 | 61 | 0 | 74 | 8 | 17,037 | 434.3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 85 | 2 | 106 | 12 | 17,037 | 622.2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 83 | 1 | 100 | 6 | 17,037 | 587.0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 126 | 0 | 17,037 | 739.6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 116 | 3 | 17,037 | 680.9 |
| 2021 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 66 | 4 | 17,037 | 387.4 |
| 2020 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 17,037 | 240.7 |
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 Segundo is a small coastal city, but its roads carry heavy daily traffic โ commuters cutting through on Sepulveda Boulevard, drivers merging off Pacific Coast Highway, and cars crossing Imperial Highway near the airport corridor. In the most recent full year of public data, the city recorded 85 injury collisions, with 106 people hurt and 2 lives lost. Douglas Street also sees steady traffic tied to nearby office parks and industrial sites. Crashes here tend to cluster on Wednesday evenings between 5 and 7 p.m., a pattern likely tied to end-of-week commute volume. If you were hurt in one of these collisions, sorting out medical bills, lost wages, and insurance calls can feel overwhelming on top of recovering physically. We handle personal injury claims for people in El Segundo. There's no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Reaching out costs nothing and there's no obligation to move forward if it's not the right fit.
California generally gives you 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim, but that window shrinks to as little as 6 months for claims against a government entity. Waiting too long can mean losing your right to recover anything at all.
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Important legal information for accident victims in El Segundo, 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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