Los Angeles Accident Statistics
Los Angeles leads California in total traffic accidents, with the I-405 being one of the most dangerous highways in the nation. The city's dense population and heavy traffic contribute to high accident rates. Use this page to understand local crash volume, dangerous corridors, and when the data should lead to legal next steps.
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Use the Los Angeles data for context. Use case review when the claim is active.
If treatment, an insurance call, or a deadline is already in motion, the next move is evidence strategy rather than more browsing.
Crash data overview
What the Los Angeles numbers actually show
The table turns the raw crash totals into practical context: severity, claim urgency, and where investigation usually starts after a local collision.
Crash-type breakdown
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4,100
DUI accidents
7.4% of local crashes
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8,900
Speeding accidents
16.1% of local crashes
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4,850
Pedestrian accidents
8.8% of local crashes
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3,200
Truck accidents
commercial vehicle crashes
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2,340
Bicycle accidents
bike and road-sharing claims
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1,890
Motorcycle accidents
visibility and lane-change claims
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Danger zones
Intersections to watch
Florence & Normandie
Sepulveda & Victory
Sunset & Highland
Wilshire & Western
Vermont & Santa Monica
Roadway context
High-risk corridors
Peak accident windows
From research to action
How to use Los Angeles crash data after an injury
Citywide statistics explain the environment around a crash. A claim still turns on evidence, treatment, insurance coverage, and timing.
Use data for context
Start with 55,234 crashes, top causes, and dangerous corridors to understand the local risk picture.
Tie facts to evidence
Match the crash to roads like I-405, I-10, I-110 and preserve photos, reports, and witnesses early.
Move before deadlines
If treatment, insurer statements, or filing windows are active, legal strategy should not wait for more research.
Top listed causes
The patterns most likely to shape a Los Angeles crash claim
#1
Speeding
#2
Distracted Driving
#3
DUI
#4
Unsafe Lane Changes
#5
Running Red Lights
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Where to go after reviewing Los Angeles crash data
These links connect the data page into the broader city, county, service, and resource cluster so users and crawlers have a clearer path forward.
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Move from Los Angeles crash context into legal guidance that matches the local injury pattern.
Primary city guide
Los Angeles car accident lawyers
How local crash patterns, roads, treatment, and insurance pressure shape a Los Angeles claim.
Broader injury help
Los Angeles personal injury lawyers
For crashes, premises injuries, severe injuries, and other claims tied to local evidence.
County comparison
Los Angeles County accident lawyers
Compare Los Angeles with the wider Los Angeles County litigation and highway context.
Use the research layer
Keep browsing if you are still comparing roads, nearby cities, or general next-step guidance.
Statewide hub
California accident statistics
Compare fatality rates, total crashes, and city-level risk across the statewide dataset.
Local FAQ
Los Angeles accident FAQ
Common local questions about crashes, claims, deadlines, and what to do next.
Immediate steps
What to do after a car accident
A practical checklist for treatment, photos, insurer calls, and evidence preservation.
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City accident statistics FAQ
Questions people ask before they move from data to next steps
How many car accidents occur in Los Angeles each year?
Los Angeles experiences approximately 55,234 traffic accidents annually, with 18,420 resulting in injuries and 294 being fatal.
What are the most dangerous intersections in Los Angeles?
The most dangerous intersections in Los Angeles include: Florence & Normandie, Sepulveda & Victory, Sunset & Highland, Wilshire & Western, Vermont & Santa Monica. These locations see elevated accident rates due to traffic volume and design factors.
What is the fatality rate for Los Angeles traffic accidents?
Los Angeles has a traffic fatality rate of 7.5 per 100,000 population, compared to the California state average of 10.9.
What are the main causes of accidents in Los Angeles?
The top causes of car accidents in Los Angeles are: Speeding, Distracted Driving, DUI, Unsafe Lane Changes, Running Red Lights. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay safer on local roads and helps injury teams know what evidence to preserve first.
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