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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β El Dorado County
Injury rate: 460.7 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 21,706
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, South Lake Tahoe's injury rate of 460.7 per 100k ran about even with the county average and 12% 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 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 | 74 | 1 | 102 | 8 | 21,706 | 469.9 |
| 2025 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 100 | 9 | 21,706 | 460.7 |
| 2024 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 100 | 6 | 21,706 | 460.7 |
| 2023 | 1 | 80 | 1 | 104 | 10 | 21,706 | 479.1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 104 | 12 | 21,706 | 479.1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 21,706 | 285.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 5 | 21,706 | 119.8 |
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.
South Lake Tahoe's mix of tourist traffic, seasonal ice, and mountain roads creates real risks for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Public records show 81 injury collisions in the most recent final crash year, with 100 people hurt β and reported crashes tend to cluster on Saturday afternoons between 4 and 6 p.m., when visitor traffic peaks. Corridors like Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Emerald Bay Road, Pioneer Trail, and Ski Run Boulevard see the highest volume of recorded incidents, likely reflecting their role as primary routes into and around town. If you were injured on one of these roads, or anywhere else in El Dorado County, sorting out medical bills, lost wages, and insurance calls can feel overwhelming on top of recovery. LawProactive is a free service that connects you with an independent personal injury attorney familiar with California claims β we are not a law firm, and we don't decide or handle your case ourselves. There's no upfront cost to get connected, and any attorney you speak with typically works on contingency, meaning no fee unless there's a recovery. Reaching out costs you nothing and starts the conversation on your terms.
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Important legal information for accident victims in South Lake Tahoe, 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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