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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Mateo County
Injury rate: 61.1 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 11,451
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Hillsborough's injury rate of 61.1 per 100k ran 86% below the county average and 88% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Thursdays and between 1pβ4p.
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 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11,451 | 43.7 |
| 2025 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 11,451 | 61.1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 11,451 | 183.4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 11,451 | 131.0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 11,451 | 148.5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11,451 | 96.1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 11,451 | 43.7 |
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.
Hillsborough is a quiet, tree-lined community, but its residents still travel busy connectors like I-280, the I-280 northbound approach, Skyline Boulevard, and Crystal Springs Road to get to work, school, and errands. Public records show 5 injury collisions in the most recent final crash year, with 7 people hurt and no traffic deaths reported β modest numbers for a town this size, but each one represents a real person dealing with pain, medical bills, and missed work. Reports also show crashes tend to cluster on Thursday afternoons between 1 and 3 p.m., a pattern worth knowing if you're piecing together what happened. LawProactive is a free service that helps injured people in Hillsborough connect with an independent personal injury attorney. We are not a law firm, and we don't represent you directly β we simply make the introduction. Attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. If you were hurt in a crash on one of these local corridors, or anywhere else in town, reaching out costs nothing and may help you understand your options.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Hillsborough, 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.
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California follows pure comparative fault, meaning even if you were partly responsible for the accident, you may still recover damages β reduced by your share of fault, not eliminated by it.
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