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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Los Angeles County
Injury rate: 539.6 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 7.2 per 100k Β· Pop. 55,412
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Paramount's injury rate of 539.6 per 100k ran about even with the county average and 3% 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 | 1 | 121 | 1 | 156 | 10 | 55,412 | 281.5 |
| 2025 | 4 | 217 | 4 | 299 | 30 | 55,412 | 539.6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 257 | 2 | 359 | 23 | 55,412 | 647.9 |
| 2023 | 3 | 264 | 3 | 392 | 24 | 55,412 | 707.4 |
| 2022 | 3 | 239 | 3 | 333 | 28 | 55,412 | 601.0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 242 | 6 | 322 | 25 | 55,412 | 581.1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 163 | 3 | 245 | 23 | 55,412 | 442.1 |
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.
Paramount sees a steady stream of traffic moving through corridors like Rosecrans Avenue, Alondra Boulevard, Garfield Avenue, and Downey Avenue, and public records show 217 injury collisions in the most recent final crash year, with 299 people hurt and 4 traffic deaths. If you were hurt in one of these incidents, sorting out medical bills, missed work, and insurance calls can feel overwhelming on top of physical recovery. LawProactive is a free service β not a law firm β that connects injured people in Paramount with an independent personal injury attorney who can review what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to reach out, and attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. You don't have to figure this out alone or guess at what your claim might be worth. We simply make the introduction so you can focus on healing while someone with legal knowledge looks at the details of your situation and helps you understand the road ahead.
California generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a claim, but that window can shrink to as little as six months if a government entity is involved. Talking to someone sooner rather than later helps preserve your options.
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People Killed or Injured on Paramount Roads
In a single recent year, 271 people were killed or injured in traffic collisions in Paramount-ranking the city 8th out of 103 comparably sized California cities for total fatal and injury crashes. Source: California Office of Traffic Safety Crash Rankings, 2023
Paramount Among California's Worst for Hit-and-Run
Paramount recorded 31 fatal or injury hit-and-run collisions in one year-the 5th- highest among 103 similarly sized California cities. Source: California Office of Traffic Safety Crash Rankings, 2023
Late-Night Paramount Crash Data
37 of Paramount's fatal and injury collisions happened between 9PM and 3AM-ranking the city 5th out of 103 comparable cities for nighttime crashes. Source: California Office of Traffic Safety Crash Rankings, 2023
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Important legal information for accident victims in Paramount, 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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