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Claim it before someone else doesReported traffic injuries & collisions β Lassen County
Injury rate: 118.1 per 100k Β· Fatality rate: 0.0 per 100k Β· Pop. 15,247
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In 2025, Susanville's injury rate of 118.1 per 100k ran about even with the county average and 78% below the state average.
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Reported collisions by time of day and weekday, 2020β2025.
Most collisions are reported on Tuesdays 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15,247 | 6.6 |
| 2025 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 15,247 | 118.1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 15,247 | 223.0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 15,247 | 104.9 |
| 2022 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 15,247 | 124.6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 9 | 15,247 | 183.6 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15,247 | 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.
Susanville is a small city, but its roads carry a steady flow of daily traffic, and collisions still happen. In the most recent reporting year, Lassen County recorded 14 injury collisions in and around the city, leaving 18 people hurt. Public records show these crashes tend to cluster on corridors like Rt 36, Main Street, Paul Bunyan Road, and Skyline Road, with Tuesday afternoons between 2 and 4 p.m. showing up more often than other times. If you were hurt in one of these collisions, sorting out medical bills, missed work, and insurance calls can feel overwhelming on top of recovering physically. We handle personal injury cases and can review what happened and explain your options. There's no cost to talk with us, and we only get paid if you recover compensation. You don't have to figure this out on your own or negotiate with an insurance adjuster without guidance. Reaching out costs nothing and can help you understand where you stand before deadlines start to matter.
California generally gives you two years from the date of an injury to file a claim, though claims against a government entity can require action in as little as six months. Getting informed early helps protect your options.
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Important legal information for accident victims in Susanville, 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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