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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β San Mateo County
Injury rate: 364.2 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 29,931
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, San Carlos's injury rate of 364.2 per 100k ran 16% below the county average and 31% 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 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 | 52 | 0 | 77 | 4 | 29,931 | 257.3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 109 | 8 | 29,931 | 364.2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 74 | 1 | 102 | 3 | 29,931 | 340.8 |
| 2023 | 1 | 78 | 1 | 113 | 6 | 29,931 | 377.5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 105 | 12 | 29,931 | 350.8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 75 | 1 | 92 | 9 | 29,931 | 307.4 |
| 2020 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 98 | 12 | 29,931 | 327.4 |
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.
San Carlos is a walkable, tree-lined city of nearly 30,000 people, but its roads still see their share of collisions. In the most recent full year on record, San Carlos logged 85 injury collisions and 109 people hurt β thankfully with zero traffic deaths. Much of that activity concentrates along El Camino Real, US-101, San Carlos Avenue, and Holly Street, the corridors that carry the bulk of the city's daily traffic. If you were injured in one of these crashes, or in a fall, work accident, or other incident anywhere in San Carlos, sorting out medical bills, missed work, and insurance calls can feel overwhelming on top of recovering. LawProactive is a free service β not a law firm β that connects injured people with independent personal injury attorneys who work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless they recover money for you. We don't practice law or make legal decisions for you; we simply help you get in touch with someone who can review your situation and explain your options, so you can focus on getting better while someone else handles the legal legwork.
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Important legal information for accident victims in San Carlos, 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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