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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Orange County
Injury rate: 499.6 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 12.2 per 100k Β· Pop. 24,619
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Seal Beach's injury rate of 499.6 per 100k ran 10% below the county average and 5% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Saturdays 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 | 1 | 59 | 1 | 75 | 0 | 24,619 | 304.6 |
| 2025 | 3 | 88 | 3 | 123 | 3 | 24,619 | 499.6 |
| 2024 | 3 | 95 | 3 | 141 | 3 | 24,619 | 572.7 |
| 2023 | 2 | 92 | 2 | 122 | 4 | 24,619 | 495.6 |
| 2022 | 1 | 94 | 1 | 127 | 8 | 24,619 | 515.9 |
| 2021 | 3 | 78 | 4 | 113 | 3 | 24,619 | 459.0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 94 | 4 | 119 | 3 | 24,619 | 483.4 |
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.
Seal Beach is a small coastal city, but its roads carry a steady flow of traffic between the 405 and Pacific Coast Highway (Rt 1). In the most recent full year on record, the city logged 88 injury collisions, 123 people hurt, and 3 traffic deaths β numbers that reflect how much local travel funnels through corridors like Interstate 405, Interstate 405 Northbound, and Seal Beach Boulevard. Reported crashes tend to cluster on Saturday evenings between 5 and 7 p.m., a pattern likely tied to weekend errands, beach traffic, and commuters heading home. If you were hurt in a collision anywhere in this stretch of Orange County, sorting out medical bills, missed work, and vehicle repairs can feel overwhelming on top of recovering physically. LawProactive is a free service that connects injured people with an independent personal injury attorney β we are not a law firm, and we don't charge you anything to make that connection. The attorneys in our network work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Getting informed about your options early, before evidence disappears or deadlines pass, can make a real difference in how your claim moves forward.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Seal Beach, 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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