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San Diego County continues to face serious traffic safety challenges. In 2021, the motor vehicle fatality rate reached 12.9 deaths per 100,000, up from 10.7 in 2010 , with over 24,000 collisions reported . In 2022, the area had over 20,000 collisions including over 200 fatal crashes .
High-risk areas include I‑5, Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, I-8, and Cabrillo Parkway . Vulnerable groups, especially young drivers and seniors face the highest death rates . Primary causes: poor and confusing road conditions, DUI, speeding, and distracted driving .
What to do After an Accident in California :
- Ensure everyone is safe and move vehicles if safe
- Call 911 for medical help and law enforcement
- Take photos of all vehicles, damage, injuries, and the scene
- Exchange names, driver’s license info, vehicle details, and insurance
- Seek medical evaluation immediately
- Contact Michael Brady Lynch Law Firm at 888‑585‑5970
California Personal Injury Laws
California personal injury law allows individuals two years to file a claim for injuries resulting from a car accident . These cases are primarily governed by the California Vehicle Code, which outlines the rules and responsibilities for drivers involved in collisions.
Contact Us:
Involved in a crash in San Diego County? Call 888‑585‑5970 for a free consultation.
Date: July 10, 2025
Attorney and Editor‑in‑Chief: Brandon Salter
Editor: Madison Hurley
Citations:
City of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency Motor Vehicle Collisions
https://opendata.sandag.org/stories/s/Traffic-Safety-Dashboard/5f7y-nefe/
https://opendata.sandag.org/stories/s/Traffic-Safety-Dashboard/5f7y-nefe/
https://www.makeroadssafe.org/most-dangerous-roads-in-san-diego-ca/
City of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency Motor Vehicle Collisions
https://www.makeroadssafe.org/san-diego-road-safety-overview/
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/fast-facts/vehicle-collisions-ffdl-16/
https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/code-of-civil-procedure/ccp-sect-335-1/#:~:text=Within%20two%20years:%20An%20action,act%20or%20neglect%20of%20another.&text=Read%20this%20complete%20California%20Code,Westlaw%20subscription%20required.