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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Humboldt County
Injury rate: 272.5 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 367
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In 2025, Trinidad's injury rate of 272.5 per 100k ran 48% below the county average and 48% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Mondays and between 12pβ3p.
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 367 | 0.0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 367 | 272.5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 367 | 272.5 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 367 | 0.0 |
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.
Trinidad is a small coastal community, but its roads still see their share of collisions. Public records show US-101, Scenic Drive near 27 Scenic Drive, Patricks Point Drive, and Trinidad Frontage Road are among the corridors where crashes have been reported. In the most recent final year on record, Trinidad had 1 injury collision resulting in 1 person injured and no traffic deaths β a reminder that even a town this size isn't immune to the aftermath of a crash. Reports tend to cluster on Monday mornings between 9 and 11 a.m., which may reflect commute patterns along these routes. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash or other accident here, LawProactive can help. We are a free service, not a law firm, that connects injured people with an independent personal injury attorney in the area. Any attorney you're connected with through us works on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Understanding your options shouldn't add stress to an already difficult time β that's why the connection itself costs you nothing.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Trinidad, 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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