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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Riverside County
Injury rate: 355.8 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 2.5 per 100k Β· Pop. 40,476
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, La Quinta's injury rate of 355.8 per 100k ran 42% below the county average and 32% 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 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 | 78 | 0 | 120 | 9 | 40,476 | 296.5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 144 | 14 | 40,476 | 355.8 |
| 2024 | 3 | 133 | 5 | 167 | 20 | 40,476 | 412.6 |
| 2023 | 2 | 123 | 2 | 169 | 7 | 40,476 | 417.5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 141 | 2 | 206 | 17 | 40,476 | 508.9 |
| 2021 | 3 | 108 | 3 | 140 | 14 | 40,476 | 345.9 |
| 2020 | 1 | 81 | 1 | 112 | 8 | 40,476 | 276.7 |
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.
La Quinta's roads carry a steady mix of local traffic and visitors heading toward the resorts and golf courses, and that mix shows up in the numbers. In the most recent full year on record, the city saw 100 injury collisions, 144 people hurt, and 1 traffic death. Corridors like Washington Street, Highway 111, Rt 111, and Jefferson Street see the highest volume of reported crashes, and Fridays between 2 and 4 p.m. tend to be when incidents cluster. If you were hurt in one of these collisions, or in a fall, dog bite, or other accident somewhere in the city, you may be weighing medical bills, missed work, and a claims process that feels confusing. We handle personal injury cases for La Quinta residents at no upfront cost. Our team can review what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to talk, and we work on contingency, meaning no fee unless there's a recovery. You focus on healing; let us sort through the paperwork and insurance calls.
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Important legal information for accident victims in La Quinta, 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 law generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a 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 anything, 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 compensation reduced by your share of fault. We can help make sure your percentage of blame is fairly assessed.
Unlike some states, California places no cap on non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in standard injury cases. This matters when injuries affect your daily life well beyond medical bills.
We work on contingency, so there's no upfront cost and no fee unless your case results in a settlement or award. That structure is designed to let you pursue a claim without financial risk.
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