Temecula Personal Injury Resources

Injury crashes in Temecula

Source: CHP's statewide crash database (data.ca.gov), all reporting agencies. Temecula averaged 529 injury or fatal crashes a year in 2022–2024, compared with 584 a year in 2016–2018 (-9%).

Year	Crashes with someone hurt or killed	People injured	People killed
2016	573	807	3
2017	593	834	9
2018	585	876	5
2019	Not shown: the State's 2019 file covers only January to April.
2020	387	539	7
2021	529	752	4
2022	479	672	4
2023	585	833	5
2024	524	752	8
2025 (may rise)	456	631	8
2026 (year to date)	308	437	2

What Temecula's 2020–2024 crash reports show

2,504 injury or fatal crashes over five years, compared with the whole county.

Measure	Temecula	Riverside County
Crashes with someone hurt or killed	2,504	51,948
Fatal crashes	27	1,545
A pedestrian was involved	115 (5%)	5%
A bicyclist was involved	108 (4%)	3%
Hit-and-run	182 (7%)	10%
DUI recorded as the main cause	233 (9%)	10%
After dark	659 (26%)	33%
On a freeway	721 (29%)	25%

Compared with the county as a whole, the category that stands out most in Temecula's reports is a bicyclist was involved: 4% of the city's injury crashes, against 3% countywide.

Most common types of collision:

Rear-end: 42%
Broadside (T-bone): 25%
Sideswipe: 10%

Most common primary causes recorded by officers:

Unsafe speed for conditions (Vehicle Code § 22350): 38%
Red light (Vehicle Code § 21453): 12%
Driving under the influence (Vehicle Code § 23152): 9%

Counts are raw numbers, not rates. The primary cause is the officer's entry on the report, not a finding of fault. Open Temecula in the crash explorer.

Temecula in the state's crash rankings (2023)

Rank 1 is the worst among cities of similar population [source]. Temecula's worst category rank among cities of its size was speed-related crashes: 1 of 62. All 28 cities compared.

Category	Count and rank
Size group (population)	Group B (population 110,898) [source]
Killed or injured, all crashes	562 (rank 16/62) [source]
Alcohol-involved	72 (rank 15/62) [source]
Motorcycle	30 (rank 17/62) [source]
Pedestrian	24 (rank 40/62) [source]
Bicycle	32 (rank 16/62) [source]
Speed-related crashes	123 (rank 1/62) [source]
Hit-and-run crashes	30 (rank 38/62) [source]
Composite	rank 23/62 [source]

Local facts: Temecula

Population	U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimate for Temecula city, CA: 114,865 (July 1, 2025). Estimates base (April 1, 2020): 109,990. [source]
Highways	Interstate 15 runs through Temecula; the City's Smart Freeway page describes northbound I-15 in Temecula and Murrieta, with on-ramps at Temecula Parkway, Rancho California Road and Winchester Road. [source] State Route 79 meets I-15 at Winchester Road in Temecula; the City describes the I-15/I-215 junction to the north as a former northbound choke point. [source]
Emergency hospitals	Temecula Valley Hospital, 31700 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592 (951-331-2200): its Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. [source] Temecula Valley Hospital states it is a designated STEMI (heart attack) Receiving Center and Stroke Receiving Center for Riverside and San Diego counties. [source]
Recent road projects	I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements Phase 2 (City of Temecula) - completed Spring 2025: two northbound collector/distributor lanes on I-15, about 3 miles long, from the I-15/215 junction to State Route 79/Winchester Road, plus a flyover bridge. The City reports it is in final design and environmental review for Phase 3. [source] I-15 Congestion Relief Project (City of Temecula) - complete: added an auxiliary lane to northbound I-15 from the Temecula Parkway on-ramp to the Rancho California Road off-ramp. The page does not give a completion date. [source] Caltrans I-15 Aux Lane in Temecula ($33.8 million) - under construction: new auxiliary lanes northbound (Rancho California Rd to Winchester Rd) and southbound (Winchester Rd to Rancho California Rd, and Rancho California Rd to Temecula Parkway). Caltrans reports the southbound lane between Rancho California and Temecula Parkway is open, with some ramp night work possible through fall 2026. [source] Ynez Road / La Paz Road Roundabout Reconstruction (City of Temecula; estimated $3,000,000): rebuilding the existing roundabout to improve safety and sightlines. Status: in design; the City anticipates construction beginning late 2026. [source] Ynez Road Improvements - Phase I (City of Temecula; projected $4,518,787): widening the east side of Ynez Road north of Rancho Vista Road about 1,600 feet to two lanes each way, with missing curb, gutter and sidewalk. Status: design, environmental review and right-of-way; construction anticipated to begin mid-2027. [source] De Portola Road / Jedediah Smith Road Roundabout (City of Temecula; estimated $4,469,000): replacing the intersection with a modern roundabout. Status: design, environmental and right-of-way clearance; design anticipated to be completed late 2026. [source]
Fire and paramedics	Temecula Fire Department: 60 firefighting personnel serve from 5 fire stations within city limits (Stations 12, 73, 84, 92 and 95), and its fire engines are staffed with 4 people, including at least 1 paramedic, as paramedic assessment engines. The Temecula Division also includes 3 Riverside County Fire Department stations (75, 83 and 96). [source] Temecula fire stations: Station 12 (Old Town), 73 (Enterprise Circle), 84 (Pauba), 92 (Wolf Creek) and 95 (Roripaugh Ranch); county-supported Temecula Division stations: 75 (Bear Creek), 83 (French Valley) and 96 (Glen Oaks). [source]
Report a road hazard	Temecula: report potholes, street damage, street light outages, sidewalk problems and bike lane issues online through the City's Report an Issue tool or the City mobile app. [source] Temecula Traffic Engineering takes reports on traffic signals, stop signs, signing and striping, speed limits and traffic calming through its Report Traffic Issues form, online or in the mobile app. [source]
City traffic safety	Temecula Public Works says it receives speeding complaints on nearly every residential street; residential streets in medium- to high-density neighborhoods have a 25 mph prima facie limit, while sampled speeds are mostly 28 to 32 mph. [source] Temecula's Traffic Engineering Division handles day-to-day traffic operations and safety issues, including reviewing accident reports, performing speed surveys and adjusting traffic signal timing. [source] The Temecula Police Department Traffic Unit has 10 motorcycle enforcement officers and 7 accident investigators, runs DUI/safety checkpoints and seat belt and cell phone enforcement, and can be reached at 951-696-3000. [source]
Public transit	RTA lists routes 23, 24, 55, 61, 79 and 206 (plus Greyhound) for Temecula, including Route 24 (Temecula, Pechanga Resort) and Route 55 Temecula Trolley (Harveston, Promenade Mall, County Center Dr). [source]
Also note	Temecula's E-Bike Safety page says e-bike riders are subject to ticketing and fines under the California Vehicle Code or Temecula Municipal Code, and points to Temecula Municipal Code Section 10.24.040 on riding on sidewalks. [source] Temecula's E-Bike Safety page says e-motorcycles (no functioning pedals, motor of 750 watts or more) are not allowed on streets without a driver's license with motorcycle endorsement, insurance and registration. [source]

Police and crash reports in Temecula

Law enforcement	Temecula contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff for police services. [source]

Sheriff station	Southwest Station 30755 Auld Road, Suite A, Murrieta, CA 92563 [source] 951-696-3000 [source]
Also	Temecula substations: Old Town at 28690 Mercedes St., Suite B, Temecula, CA 92590 (951-506-5130), and Promenade Mall at 40820 Winchester Road, Space #2020, Temecula, CA 92591 (951-506-5160). [source]

How to request a Sheriff crash report →

Freeway and state highway crashes: CHP.

Injury claims against the City of Temecula

Generally due within six months (Gov. Code § 911.2).

Filing office	File with the City Clerk. [source]
How to file	Mail or deliver the completed claim. [source]
Form link	Liability Claim Form (PDF), linked from the Risk Management Division page. URL: official link [source]
Address	City of Temecula, City Clerk, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590. [source]
Phone	City Clerk Department 951-694-6444, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. [source]
Deadline	Within six months of the incident (this form covers persons and personal property). [source]
Also note	Claims are public records. [source]

Hurt in Temecula?

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Courts

Courthouses whose published case lists include Temecula: Menifee Justice Center (limited civil and small claims, unlimited civil) [source]. Addresses, fees and filing rules →

Nearest trauma centers

By straight-line distance from the center of Temecula's reported crashes: Inland Valley Medical Center (Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital) (Level II (adult), Wildomar) and Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (Level I (adult); also listed as a pediatric trauma center, Moreno Valley). In an emergency, call 911.

Dog bites and animal control

Report a dog bite or a dangerous animal in Temecula to: What to do after a dog bite →

Who handles it	Animal Friends of the Valleys provides animal control services for the City of Temecula. [source]
Phone	951-674-0618. [source]
After hours	After-hours emergencies: 1-800-375-8218 (emergency animal services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). [source]

School injury claims

School injury claims go to the district, not the city. Confirm which district serves the school. All 23 districts.

Temecula Valley Unified School District

Filing office	The Risk Management Department oversees property and liability issues and claims. [source]
Phone	Risk Management main line: (951) 506-7928. [source]
Address	Risk Management, Building 24, Lot 2, 31350 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 (Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm). [source]
District main phone	(951) 676-2661 (district office) [source]

Guides that mention Temecula

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