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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Bernardino County
Injury rate: 441.4 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 4,984
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Needles's injury rate of 441.4 per 100k ran 32% below the county average and 16% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Thursdays and between 11aβ2p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020β2025.
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| Year βΌ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4,984 | 200.6 |
| 2025 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 4,984 | 441.4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 4,984 | 341.1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 4,984 | 240.8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 4,984 | 301.0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 4,984 | 361.2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 4,984 | 260.8 |
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.
Needles sits where Interstate 40 crosses the Colorado River, and that stretch of highway, along with Route 95 and Needles Highway, carries a steady flow of long-haul trucks, RVs, and local traffic. In the most recent full year on record, the city logged 16 injury collisions and 22 people hurt, with no traffic deaths reported. Small as Needles is, with under 5,000 residents, those numbers touch a lot of families here. Reports show crashes tend to cluster on Thursdays around midday, likely tied to freight schedules and errand traffic through town. If you were hurt in a collision on I-40, Route 95, or anywhere else in Needles, sorting out medical bills, missed work, and insurance calls can feel like a full-time job on top of recovering. We handle personal injury cases and can review what happened and explain your options. We work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless we recover money for you. You don't have to figure this out on your own.
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim in California, but claims against a government entity can require notice in as little as six months. Waiting too long can cost you the right to recover at all.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Needles, 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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