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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Contra Costa County
Injury rate: 267.5 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 17.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 23,549
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, El Cerrito's injury rate of 267.5 per 100k ran 34% below the county average and 49% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Wednesdays 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 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 23,549 | 144.4 |
| 2025 | 4 | 52 | 4 | 63 | 1 | 23,549 | 267.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 54 | 1 | 72 | 3 | 23,549 | 305.7 |
| 2023 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 44 | 5 | 23,549 | 186.8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 49 | 5 | 23,549 | 208.1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 23,549 | 165.6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 23,549 | 178.4 |
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.
El Cerrito is a compact, walkable city, but its streets still carry a steady flow of regional traffic. In the most recent full year on record, the city logged 52 injury collisions, with 63 people hurt and 4 lives lost. Corridors like San Pablo Avenue, I-80, Route 123, and Potrero Avenue see the highest volume of reported collisions, and crash reports tend to cluster on Wednesday afternoons between 4 and 6 p.m., a window when commuters, students, and shoppers all converge. If you were hurt in one of these incidents, you're likely dealing with pain, missed work, and a stack of paperwork you didn't ask for. We offer a free service to review what happened and help you understand your legal options. There's no cost to talk, and we take cases on contingency, meaning no fee unless there's a recovery. You don't have to figure out the legal side alone while you're trying to heal.
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file most personal injury claims in California. Claims against a government entity can require notice in as little as six months, so waiting can cost you options.
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Important legal information for accident victims in El Cerrito, 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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