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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Santa Cruz County
Injury rate: 373.0 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 10,189
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In 2025, Capitola's injury rate of 373.0 per 100k ran 42% above the county average and 29% 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 2pβ5p.
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 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 10,189 | 176.7 |
| 2025 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 10,189 | 373.0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 10,189 | 265.0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 29 | 4 | 10,189 | 284.6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 10,189 | 284.6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 10,189 | 265.0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 10,189 | 108.0 |
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.
Capitola is a small coastal city, but its streets still see their share of collisions. In the most recent full year on record, Santa Cruz County reported 33 injury collisions in and around Capitola, leaving 38 people hurt β thankfully with zero traffic deaths that year. Public crash records point to 41st Avenue, Capitola Road, Bay Avenue, and Clares Street as the corridors with the most reported incidents, and Friday afternoons between 3 and 5 p.m. tend to see more crashes than other times. If you were hurt in one of these collisions, or in any other kind of accident around Capitola, you likely have questions about what comes next β medical bills, missed work, and dealing with insurance adjusters. We help people in this situation review their options and understand their rights. We work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Reaching out costs you nothing and can help you understand your options.
Most personal injury claims in California must be filed within two years of the incident. If a government entity is involved, that window can shrink to as little as six months, so it helps to know where you stand early.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Capitola, 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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