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Injury rate: 499.6 per 100k · Fatality rate: 6.0 per 100k · Pop. 33,430
Rate per 100,000 residents — the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Lawndale's injury rate of 499.6 per 100k ran 7% below the county average and 5% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020–2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 3p–6p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020–2025.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
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| Year ▼ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 2 | 74 | 2 | 87 | 7 | 33,430 | 260.2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 125 | 2 | 167 | 15 | 33,430 | 499.6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 140 | 2 | 187 | 8 | 33,430 | 559.4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 128 | 1 | 168 | 15 | 33,430 | 502.5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 101 | 2 | 140 | 9 | 33,430 | 418.8 |
| 2021 | 2 | 110 | 2 | 143 | 8 | 33,430 | 427.8 |
| 2020 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 104 | 12 | 33,430 | 311.1 |
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.
Lawndale sits along some heavily traveled corridors, including Hawthorne Boulevard, the I-405 freeway, Rosecrans Avenue, and Inglewood Avenue. In the most recent year on record, the city logged 125 injury collisions, with 167 people hurt and 2 lives lost. Numbers like these reflect how much daily traffic moves through this small city of roughly 33,430 residents, and how often ordinary trips can turn into something far more serious. If you or someone you love was hurt in a crash, a fall, or another type of accident here, you may have options worth exploring. LawProactive is a free service — not a law firm — that connects injured people with an independent personal injury attorney in the area. There's no cost to talk, and no fee owed to any attorney unless there's a recovery on your behalf. We simply help you find someone who can look at what happened and explain where you stand.
Most injury claims in California must be filed within two years, and that window can shrink to as little as six months if a government entity was involved. Waiting too long can close the door on a claim entirely.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Lawndale, 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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