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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Monterey County
Injury rate: 603.4 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 3.5 per 100k Β· Pop. 28,338
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Monterey's injury rate of 603.4 per 100k ran 87% above the county average and 15% above 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 | 2 | 108 | 2 | 145 | 13 | 28,338 | 511.7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 135 | 1 | 171 | 13 | 28,338 | 603.4 |
| 2024 | 4 | 143 | 4 | 188 | 19 | 28,338 | 663.4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 158 | 4 | 28,338 | 557.6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 185 | 13 | 28,338 | 652.8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 99 | 1 | 130 | 6 | 28,338 | 458.7 |
| 2020 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 120 | 6 | 28,338 | 423.5 |
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.
Monterey's charm draws visitors and locals alike to Del Monte Avenue, Lighthouse Avenue, Route 68, and Fremont Street β but these same corridors also see a steady share of the area's traffic activity. In the most recent full year on record, Monterey logged 135 injury collisions, resulting in 171 people injured and 1 traffic death. Many reports cluster around Friday afternoons between 5 and 7 p.m., a window when commuters, tourists, and weekend visitors often share the same stretches of road. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash, a fall, or another accident in Monterey, you may be dealing with medical bills, missed work, and a lot of uncertainty about what comes next. 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 charge you anything to make that connection. Attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Our goal is simply to help you find someone who can explain your options and take the legal work off your plate.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Monterey, 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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You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim in California. That window can shrink to as little as six months if a government entity is involved, so early guidance matters.
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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