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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Santa Barbara County
Injury rate: 191.3 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 7,318
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Guadalupe's injury rate of 191.3 per 100k ran 60% below 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 5pβ8p.
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 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7,318 | 41.0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7,318 | 191.3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 7,318 | 123.0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 7,318 | 136.6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 7,318 | 150.3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7,318 | 68.3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 7,318 | 82.0 |
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.
Guadalupe is a small, tight-knit community, but its streets still see their share of collisions. In the most recent full year on record, the city logged 8 injury collisions and 14 people hurt, with no traffic deaths reported. Local roads like Guadalupe Street, 11th Street, W Main Street, and Rt 166 carry much of the everyday traffic, and public records show reported crashes tend to cluster on Fridays between 3 and 5 p.m., likely tied to end-of-week commuting and errands. If you were injured in one of these incidents, sorting out medical bills, missed work, and insurance calls can feel overwhelming on top of recovering physically. LawProactive is a free service, not a law firm, that connects injured people in Guadalupe with an independent personal injury attorney who can review the details of what happened. Attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. There's no cost and no obligation to find out where you stand β just a straightforward way to get information and, if you choose, legal representation while you focus on healing.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Guadalupe, 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 two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim, though claims against a government agency can require notice in as little as six months. Missing these windows can end your ability to recover, so it helps to understand your timeline 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. An attorney can help make sure your percentage of blame is fairly assessed.
Unlike some states, California places no cap on non-economic damages like pain and suffering in ordinary injury cases. That means the full impact of your injury can be considered, not just your medical bills.
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