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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Mateo County
Injury rate: 270.0 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 5.1 per 100k Β· Pop. 39,260
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In 2025, Pacifica's injury rate of 270.0 per 100k ran 38% below the county average and 49% 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 | 56 | 0 | 79 | 2 | 39,260 | 201.2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 80 | 2 | 106 | 11 | 39,260 | 270.0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 110 | 4 | 39,260 | 280.2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 99 | 5 | 39,260 | 252.2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 70 | 2 | 92 | 6 | 39,260 | 234.3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 95 | 9 | 39,260 | 242.0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 75 | 3 | 94 | 14 | 39,260 | 239.4 |
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.
Pacifica's roads carry a steady mix of commuters, coastal visitors, and locals running errands, and that mix shows up in the numbers. In the most recent full year on record, the city saw 80 injury collisions, 106 people hurt, and 2 traffic deaths. Cabrillo Highway, also known as SR-1 or Rt 1, along with Sharp Park Road, account for a large share of the reported crashes, and Saturday evenings between 5 and 7 p.m. tend to see more activity than other times of the week. If you were hurt in one of these collisions, sorting out what comes next can feel overwhelming β medical visits, insurance calls, missed work, and a lot of uncertainty. LawProactive is a free service, not a law firm, that helps injured people in Pacifica get connected with an independent personal injury attorney who can look at what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to talk, and if the attorney takes your case, you don't pay unless there's a recovery. Reaching out early can matter, since California law gives most injury claims a limited window to file.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Pacifica, 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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