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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Mateo County
Injury rate: 402.9 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 4.6 per 100k Β· Pop. 43,185
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, San Bruno's injury rate of 402.9 per 100k ran 7% below the county average and 23% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays and between 4pβ7p.
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 | 60 | 0 | 75 | 2 | 43,185 | 173.7 |
| 2025 | 2 | 135 | 2 | 174 | 14 | 43,185 | 402.9 |
| 2024 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 193 | 10 | 43,185 | 446.9 |
| 2023 | 1 | 117 | 1 | 143 | 12 | 43,185 | 331.1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 113 | 1 | 140 | 8 | 43,185 | 324.2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 114 | 1 | 147 | 11 | 43,185 | 340.4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 95 | 1 | 130 | 10 | 43,185 | 301.0 |
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.
San Bruno sits at a crossroads of heavy traffic, with El Camino Real, I-280, I-380, and Skyline Boulevard all funneling drivers through town every day. In the most recent full year on record, San Bruno saw 135 injury collisions, 174 people hurt, and 2 traffic deaths β numbers that reflect how much is riding on these roads at rush hour, especially on Friday evenings between 5 and 7 p.m. when reported crashes tend to peak. If you or someone you love was hurt in one of these incidents, the aftermath can feel overwhelming: medical bills, missed work, insurance calls, and uncertainty about what comes next. LawProactive is a free service, not a law firm β we simply connect injured people in San Bruno with an independent personal injury attorney who can review the details of what happened. There's no cost to reach out, and any attorney you're connected with typically works on contingency, meaning no fee unless there's a recovery. You don't have to sort through this alone or guess at your options. Getting matched with someone who can look at your situation costs nothing and takes just a few minutes.
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Important legal information for accident victims in San Bruno, 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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