CA - Pop. ~145,000
Torrance Accident Guide
Torrance is a South Bay city in Los Angeles County with a strong aerospace and industrial economy, bordered by Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, and Carson. The I-405 (San Diego Freeway) runs through the eastern portion of the city and is one of Southern California's most congested freeways, generating frequent rear-end and multi-vehicle collisions during peak commute hours. SR-1 (Pacific Coast Highway) travels through the city's coastal border, where beachgoer traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians create significant accident exposure near Redondo and Hermosa Beach boundaries. The I-110 (Harbor Freeway) forms the eastern city edge and links Torrance to Downtown Los Angeles. Hawthorne Boulevard is the primary north-south commercial arterial with high intersection conflict at major cross-streets. Carson Street and Sepulveda Boulevard carry significant east-west commuter and commercial loads. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, located within Torrance, is a Level I trauma center and a frequent destination for serious injury victims from across the South Bay. The Torrance Transit system and LA Metro bus routes operate through the city, and transit agencies may be defendants in bus-related injury cases.
- Local hospitals
- 2
- Courts
- 1
- Common accident types
- Rear-end and multi-vehicle freeway collisions on I-405 through the South Bay corridor, Pedestrian and cyclist accidents on SR-1 (Pacific Coast Highway) near beach access points +4 more
Local Emergency Hospitals
Seek emergency care immediately after a serious accident. Prompt medical evaluation also creates an official record of your injuries.
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
ER(310) 325-91103330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505See on Google MapsHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
ER(424) 306-40001000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502See on Google Maps
Local Courts
Personal injury lawsuits in Torrance are filed in Superior Court. Your attorney will file in the appropriate jurisdiction.
Los Angeles Superior Court - Torrance Courthouse
General civil and personal injury825 Maple Ave, Torrance, CA 90503See on Google Maps
Common Accident Types in Torrance
- Rear-end and multi-vehicle freeway collisions on I-405 through the South Bay corridor
- Pedestrian and cyclist accidents on SR-1 (Pacific Coast Highway) near beach access points
- Intersection collisions on Hawthorne Blvd at major east-west cross-streets
- Industrial and warehouse area accidents near aerospace and manufacturing facilities
- Side-impact collisions on Carson St and Sepulveda Blvd commercial corridors
- Transit-related injuries on Torrance Transit and LA Metro bus routes
Notable Accident Corridors
These roads and freeways are known for high accident volume in Torrance.
- I-405 (San Diego Freeway) - highly congested freeway with frequent rear-end collisions
- SR-1 (Pacific Coast Highway) - coastal route with pedestrian, cyclist, and tourist traffic
- I-110 (Harbor Freeway) - eastern city edge freeway connecting to Downtown LA
- Hawthorne Blvd - primary north-south commercial arterial with busy signalized intersections
- Carson St - east-west corridor linking Torrance to adjacent South Bay cities
- Sepulveda Blvd - commercial and industrial surface street with mixed traffic types
Local Notes & Considerations
Torrance is in Los Angeles County. Accidents involving city or county property, sidewalks, or government vehicles require a government claim filed within 6 months of the injury date. Torrance Police Department traffic collision reports can be requested through TPD Records. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a Level I trauma center operated by LA County and frequently serves serious accident victims from across the South Bay. LA Metro and Torrance Transit are potential defendants in transit-related injury cases.
Torrance Car Accident Statistics
647
Total Victims (2023)
46.8
Per 10,000 Residents
-14.4%
2019-2023 Trend
43
Pedestrian Crash Victims
Source: California Office of Traffic Safety crash rankings, 2019-2023. Comparisons are among the 29 California cities AccidentPath tracks.
See the full California crash statistics analysisThis is general educational information only and may not reflect recent changes. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.