Los Angeles is one of the biggest and busiest cities in the country. At any time you drive through any part of Los Angeles County, you can expect to see plenty of other drivers on the road, sometimes to the point of getting trapped in an infamous L.A. traffic jam. Unfortunately, it comes as no surprise that the area is also notorious for a high number of car accidents each year.
LAPD CRASH DATA
How prevalent and dangerous are car accidents in Los Angeles? A look at data from the Los Angeles Police Department gives us a better view of the bigger picture in 2023.
According to 2023 LAPD data:
- In 2023, Los Angeles reported over 55,000 traffic collisions—averaging roughly 150 accidents per day.
Tragically, the number of traffic fatalities has remained consistently high, with around 330 fatalities annually in 2023. Since 2014, traffic-related deaths in LA have increased by approximately 30%, largely driven by a significant rise in pedestrian fatalities. Approximately 50% of pedestrian deaths occur outside of marked crosswalks, highlighting the risks associated with jaywalking and unsafe crossing practices. Nearly 45% of all reported crashes in Los Angeles are hit-and-run incidents, one of the highest rates nationally, leaving many victims without immediate recourse against negligent drivers who flee the scene.
After a Car Accident, Call Omega Law Group
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