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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Nevada County
Injury rate: 444.2 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 3,152
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Nevada City's injury rate of 444.2 per 100k ran 21% above 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 Mondays and between 2pβ5p.
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 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3,152 | 253.8 |
| 2025 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3,152 | 444.2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 3,152 | 349.0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 3,152 | 602.8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3,152 | 190.4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3,152 | 444.2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 3,152 | 507.6 |
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.
Nevada City is a small foothill town, but its roads carry real traffic and real risk. In the most recent full year on record, Nevada County logged 11 injury collisions and 14 injured people on and around town, with no traffic deaths reported that year. Local corridors like SR-49, SR-20, and State Route 20 see the bulk of reported collisions, and crash reports tend to bunch up on Monday afternoons between 4 and 6 p.m., likely tied to commute and school-pickup traffic. If you were hurt in a wreck on one of these roads, or in a fall, dog bite, or other accident somewhere in town, sorting out what comes next can feel like a lot on top of recovering physically. That's where we come in. LawProactive is a free service β not a law firm β that connects injured people in Nevada City with an independent personal injury attorney who can look at the specifics of what happened. The attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless they recover money for you. Reaching out costs nothing and doesn't commit you to anything.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Nevada City, 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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Most injury claims in California must be filed within two years, but claims against a government agency can require notice in as little as six months. Waiting too long can mean losing your right to recover anything at all.
California follows pure comparative fault, so even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you can still recover damages β just reduced by your share of fault. An attorney can help sort out how fault gets divided.
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