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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Los Angeles County
Injury rate: 584.3 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 4.8 per 100k Β· Pop. 20,878
Rate per 100,000 residents β the only fair way to compare a city to its county and state.
In 2025, South El Monte's injury rate of 584.3 per 100k ran 9% above the county average and 11% above the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Fridays 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 | 42 | 1 | 58 | 7 | 20,878 | 277.8 |
| 2025 | 1 | 93 | 1 | 122 | 8 | 20,878 | 584.3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 117 | 3 | 160 | 15 | 20,878 | 766.4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 81 | 1 | 101 | 11 | 20,878 | 483.8 |
| 2022 | 1 | 96 | 1 | 137 | 9 | 20,878 | 656.2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 87 | 2 | 120 | 15 | 20,878 | 574.8 |
| 2020 | 1 | 92 | 1 | 123 | 12 | 20,878 | 589.1 |
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 El Monte is a small but busy city, and its traffic reflects that. In the most recent full year of state data, the city recorded 93 injury collisions, with 122 people hurt and one traffic death. Local corridors like Rush Street, Garvey Avenue, Santa Anita Avenue, and Durfee Avenue see a steady share of this volume, and reported crashes tend to cluster on Friday afternoons and evenings, roughly 5 to 7 p.m., when work traffic and weekend errands overlap. If you were hurt in a collision on one of these streets, or anywhere else in the city, you likely have questions about medical bills, missed work, and what comes next. We're here to help you understand your options. Our team reviews the details of what happened at no cost, and we work on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless you recover compensation. Reaching out costs nothing and helps you understand your options sooner rather than later.
Most injury claims in California must be filed within two years of the accident. If a government entity is involved, that window can shrink to as little as six months, so timing matters.
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Important legal information for accident victims in South El Monte, 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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