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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Contra Costa County
Injury rate: 369.7 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 5.2 per 100k Β· Pop. 38,137
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Martinez's injury rate of 369.7 per 100k ran 9% below the county average and 30% 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 3pβ6p.
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 | 1 | 68 | 1 | 89 | 3 | 38,137 | 233.4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 116 | 2 | 141 | 11 | 38,137 | 369.7 |
| 2024 | 1 | 98 | 1 | 127 | 8 | 38,137 | 333.0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 85 | 4 | 103 | 9 | 38,137 | 270.1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 112 | 2 | 142 | 10 | 38,137 | 372.3 |
| 2021 | 6 | 103 | 7 | 125 | 16 | 38,137 | 327.8 |
| 2020 | 2 | 96 | 2 | 114 | 18 | 38,137 | 298.9 |
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.
Martinez sits along busy corridors like Alhambra Avenue, SR-4, and I-680, where daily commuter and local traffic mix. In the most recent full year on record, the city logged 116 injury collisions, 141 people injured, and 2 traffic deaths β numbers that reflect how often ordinary trips can turn into something life-changing. If you were hurt in a collision on one of these roads, or in a fall, workplace incident, or other accident anywhere in Martinez, you likely have questions about what comes next: medical bills, missed work, insurance calls that don't feel fair. LawProactive is a free service that connects injured people with an independent personal injury attorney β we are not a law firm, and we don't decide your case or promise any result. Instead, we make it simple to get a free case review from an attorney who can look at what happened and explain your options. There's no upfront cost, and attorneys in our network only get paid if you recover compensation. If something happened to you in Martinez, it costs nothing to find out where you stand.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Martinez, 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 what happened, you may still recover compensation β just reduced by your share of fault.
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