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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Luis Obispo County
Injury rate: 282.0 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 10,639
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Morro Bay's injury rate of 282.0 per 100k ran 41% below the county average and 46% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Saturdays 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 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 10,639 | 169.2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 10,639 | 282.0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 10,639 | 244.4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 10,639 | 338.4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 10,639 | 216.2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 10,639 | 282.0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 10,639 | 159.8 |
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.
Morro Bay is a small coastal city, but its streets still see a steady share of collisions. In the most recent full year of public records, the city logged 26 injury collisions and 30 people injured, with no reported traffic deaths. Local corridors like Rt 1, Main Street, South Bay Boulevard, and Atascadero Road carry the bulk of daily traffic, and it's along these roads that many reported crashes have occurred. If you were hurt in one of these incidents, sorting out medical bills, insurance calls, and missed work can feel overwhelming on top of recovering physically. LawProactive is a free service that connects injured people in Morro Bay with an independent personal injury attorney β we are not a law firm, and we don't decide or handle your case ourselves. The attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Reaching out costs nothing and doesn't obligate you to anything. Whether your injury happened near the Embarcadero, on Highway 1, or on a quieter side street, getting informed early can make a real difference in how your claim unfolds.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Morro Bay, 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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