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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions — Los Angeles County
Injury rate: 937.1 per 100k · Fatality rate: 2.8 per 100k · Pop. 142,250
Rate per 100,000 residents — the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Pasadena's injury rate of 937.1 per 100k ran 75% above the county average and 78% above the state average.
Δ vs prior year. Feeds the Car & Truck and Wrongful Death silos.
Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020–2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 3p–6p.
Ranked by injuries and fatalities, 2020–2025.
Junctions with the most reported crashes.
Injury crashes by year — tap a bar to load that year above.
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| Year ▼ | Fatal | Injury | Killed | Injured | Serious | Pop. | Inj/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026prov | 0 | 480 | 0 | 686 | 33 | 142,250 | 482.2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 922 | 4 | 1,333 | 81 | 142,250 | 937.1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 913 | 9 | 1,344 | 67 | 142,250 | 944.8 |
| 2023 | 4 | 927 | 5 | 1,374 | 45 | 142,250 | 965.9 |
| 2022 | 6 | 781 | 6 | 1,113 | 50 | 142,250 | 782.4 |
| 2021 | 14 | 730 | 14 | 1,051 | 29 | 142,250 | 738.8 |
| 2020 | 7 | 594 | 8 | 836 | 41 | 142,250 | 587.7 |
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.
Pasadena moves at its own pace. Commuters funnel onto the I-210 Foothill Freeway each morning, Colorado Boulevard carries shoppers and Rose Parade crowds through Old Pasadena, and Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard stitch the neighborhoods together. In 2025, the most recent finalized year of public records, the city logged 922 injury collisions. Those crashes left 1,333 people hurt and took 4 lives. Reports tend to cluster on Fridays between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., when the week's last commute overlaps with the start of the weekend. Behind each of those numbers is someone sorting out medical bills, missed shifts, and an insurance adjuster who calls before the bruises fade. That is where we come in. We handle personal injury claims for people in Pasadena and across Los Angeles County. Our team works on contingency, so there is no fee unless there is a recovery. Whether you were hit while crossing Colorado near Old Pasadena, rear-ended on the 210, or hurt on someone else's property, one conversation can help clarify your options.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Pasadena, 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 — consult a licensed attorney about your specific deadline.
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100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
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California gives most injury claims two years from the date of harm to file in court. Waiting too long can close the door entirely, so early questions matter.
If a city bus, a Caltrans-maintained stretch of the 210, or another government entity is involved, you may have as little as six months to file a formal claim. Knowing who is responsible early protects your timeline.
California follows pure comparative fault. If you share some blame, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but it is not wiped out.
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