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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Amador County
Injury rate: 21.5 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 4,649
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In 2024, Jackson's injury rate of 21.5 per 100k ran 78% below the county average and 96% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2024.
Most collisions are reported on Wednesdays and between 1pβ4p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020β2024.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
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| Year βΌ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4,649 | 21.5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4,649 | 258.1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 4,649 | 215.1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 4,649 | 387.2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4,649 | 129.1 |
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.
Jackson sits along Rt 49 and Rt 88, with the Rt 49/88 junction and State Route 88 carrying much of the local traffic through this small Amador County community. Public records show 1 injury collision in 2024, resulting in 1 person injured and no traffic deaths β a small number, but it still represents someone's bad day, medical bills, and missed work. Whether you were hurt on one of these corridors, in a parking lot, or somewhere else in town, sorting out what comes next can feel overwhelming, especially while you're trying to heal. LawProactive is a free service β we are not a law firm and we don't practice law. What we do is connect people who've been injured in Jackson with an independent personal injury attorney who can review the details of what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to talk with us, and the attorneys in our network only get paid if they recover money for you. You don't have to figure this out alone or guess at your rights under California law. A short conversation can help you understand what to do next, without any pressure or obligation.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Jackson, 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 claim, but that window can shrink to as little as six months if a government entity was involved. Waiting too long can cost you the right to recover anything at all.
California follows pure comparative fault, meaning you can still recover damages even if you were partly responsible for what happened. Your compensation is simply reduced by your share of fault, not eliminated.
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