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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Contra Costa County
Injury rate: 557.3 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 5.7 per 100k Β· Pop. 34,810
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Pleasant Hill's injury rate of 557.3 per 100k ran 37% above the county average and 6% 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 | 88 | 1 | 125 | 10 | 34,810 | 359.1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 144 | 2 | 194 | 13 | 34,810 | 557.3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 188 | 17 | 34,810 | 540.1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 159 | 14 | 34,810 | 456.8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 161 | 15 | 34,810 | 462.5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 98 | 1 | 136 | 12 | 34,810 | 390.7 |
| 2020 | 1 | 77 | 1 | 113 | 8 | 34,810 | 324.6 |
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.
Pleasant Hill sits at a crossroads of daily commuter traffic, with Contra Costa Boulevard, I-680, Taylor Boulevard, and Monument Boulevard carrying much of the city's back-and-forth movement. Public records show 144 injury collisions in the most recent final crash year, with 194 people hurt and 2 lives lost β numbers that reflect how often ordinary trips through town end in something no one planned for. Many of these reported crashes cluster on Fridays between 5 and 7 p.m., a stretch when work traffic and weekend plans tend to overlap. If you or someone you love has been hurt in one of these incidents, or in a fall, workplace accident, or other injury event in Pleasant Hill, LawProactive can help. We are a free service β not a law firm β that connects injured people with an independent personal injury attorney in the area. Attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless they recover money on your behalf. Reaching out costs nothing and puts you under no obligation.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Pleasant Hill, 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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California generally gives you 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim, though claims against a government entity may require action within as little as 6 months. Waiting too long can close the door on your options.
California follows pure comparative fault, meaning even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you may still recover compensation β reduced by your share of fault, but not eliminated.
In an ordinary injury case, California places no limit on non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. This can matter significantly for injuries that affect daily life long after the incident.
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