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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Kern County
Injury rate: 392.7 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 10.9 per 100k Β· Pop. 18,336
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In 2025, Shafter's injury rate of 392.7 per 100k ran 18% below the county average and 25% 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 | 38 | 0 | 56 | 4 | 18,336 | 305.4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 72 | 5 | 18,336 | 392.7 |
| 2024 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 65 | 9 | 18,336 | 354.5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 58 | 10 | 18,336 | 316.3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 54 | 12 | 18,336 | 294.5 |
| 2021 | 3 | 43 | 5 | 61 | 11 | 18,336 | 332.7 |
| 2020 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 62 | 9 | 18,336 | 338.1 |
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.
Shafter may be a smaller Kern County community, but its roads still see real traffic. In the most recent reporting year, the city recorded 44 injury collisions, 72 people injured, and 2 traffic deaths. Corridors like E Lerdo Highway, Santa Fe Way, Zerker Road, and 7th Standard Road carry a steady mix of local, agricultural, and through traffic, and reported crashes tend to cluster on Friday afternoons between 3 and 5 p.m., a window when work commutes and weekend errands overlap. If you were hurt in one of these incidents, the aftermath can feel overwhelming β medical bills, missed work, and unanswered questions about what happens next. LawProactive is a free service that connects injured people in Shafter with an independent personal injury attorney. We are not a law firm, and we do not provide legal advice ourselves. The attorneys in our network handle cases on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Our goal is simply to make it easier for you to find someone who can evaluate your situation and explain your options, without adding another burden to an already difficult time.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Shafter, 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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California generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a claim, but claims against a government entity can require notice in as little as six months. Waiting too long can cost you the right to recover anything at all.
California follows pure comparative fault, so even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you may still be able to recover a reduced amount. An attorney can help sort out how fault might be allocated in your situation.
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