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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Santa Clara County
Injury rate: 158.6 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 4.5 per 100k Β· Pop. 66,853
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, Palo Alto's injury rate of 158.6 per 100k ran 63% below the county average and 70% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Thursdays 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 | 113 | 1 | 148 | 9 | 66,853 | 221.4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 84 | 3 | 106 | 4 | 66,853 | 158.6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 140 | 2 | 181 | 6 | 66,853 | 270.7 |
| 2023 | 3 | 71 | 3 | 87 | 0 | 66,853 | 130.1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 164 | 2 | 227 | 7 | 66,853 | 339.6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 242 | 0 | 330 | 11 | 66,853 | 493.6 |
| 2020 | 4 | 186 | 4 | 227 | 11 | 66,853 | 339.6 |
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.
Palo Alto's roughly 67,000 residents share the road with heavy commuter traffic along US-101, Middlefield Road, Embarcadero Road, and Alma Street, corridors that show up repeatedly in the city's public collision counts. In the most recent full year on record, Palo Alto logged 84 injury collisions, 106 people hurt, and 3 traffic deaths, with reports tending to cluster on Thursday afternoons between 5 and 7 p.m. as commuters, cyclists, and Caltrain riders converge near downtown and the university corridor. Behind each of those numbers is someone dealing with medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company that doesn't have their best interest at heart. We handle personal injury claims for residents of Palo Alto and Santa Clara County. Our team typically works on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. We can review your case and explain your options, so you can focus on getting better while we look at the legal side.
California generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a claim, but that window can shrink to as little as six months if a government entity is involved. Waiting too long can cost you the right to recover anything at all.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Palo Alto, 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.
Disclaimer: This is general legal information, not legal advice. Statutes of limitations vary by case and exceptions may apply β consult a licensed attorney about your specific deadline.
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California follows pure comparative fault, so even if you were partly responsible for what happened, you can still recover damages reduced by your share of fault. We can help make sure your percentage of fault is argued fairly.
Unlike some states, California places no cap on non-economic damages like pain and suffering in ordinary injury cases. That means your full experience of the harm can be part of the conversation, not just medical bills.
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