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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Orange County
Injury rate: 898.8 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 8.6 per 100k Β· Pop. 23,365
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Laguna Beach's injury rate of 898.8 per 100k ran 62% above the county average and 71% above the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Saturdays and between 2pβ5p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020β2025.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
Injury crashes by year β tap a bar to load that year above.
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| Year βΌ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 3 | 105 | 3 | 136 | 17 | 23,365 | 582.1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 155 | 2 | 210 | 51 | 23,365 | 898.8 |
| 2024 | 1 | 113 | 1 | 153 | 8 | 23,365 | 654.8 |
| 2023 | 4 | 103 | 4 | 145 | 14 | 23,365 | 620.6 |
| 2022 | 2 | 104 | 2 | 140 | 9 | 23,365 | 599.2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 75 | 2 | 96 | 6 | 23,365 | 410.9 |
| 2020 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 149 | 9 | 23,365 | 637.7 |
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.
Laguna Beach's charm brings heavy weekend traffic to Coast Highway, Laguna Canyon Road, Rt 1, and Rt 133, where cars, cyclists, and pedestrians all compete for the same narrow lanes. In the most recent full year on record, the city logged 155 injury collisions, with 210 people hurt and 2 lives lost β a reminder that even a short drive through town can end in a life-changing injury. Reported crashes tend to cluster on Saturday afternoons, between 2 and 4 p.m., when beach traffic and local errands overlap. If you or someone you love was hurt in one of these collisions, sorting out medical bills, insurance calls, and lost income shouldn't fall entirely on your shoulders. LawProactive is a free service β not a law firm β that connects injured people in Laguna Beach with an independent personal injury attorney who can review what happened and explain your options. There's no obligation to move forward, and any attorney in our network works on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Getting clear information early can make a real difference in how your case unfolds.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Laguna Beach, 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 generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a claim, but that window shrinks to as little as six months if a government entity β like the City of Laguna Beach β was involved. Waiting too long can mean losing your right to recover anything.
Under California's pure comparative fault rule, you can still recover damages even if you were partly responsible for the crash. Your compensation is simply reduced by your share of fault, not eliminated.
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