Salinas Trial Attorneys

Salinas, often called the “Salad Bowl of the World,” is the heart of Monterey County’s agricultural economy and the hometown of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. While known for its fertile farmland and cultural history, Salinas also sees a high rate of vehicle crashes, particularly involving farm traffic, pedestrians, and uninsured drivers.

Important safety facts about Salinas:

• Highways 101, 68, and 183 intersect in and around the city, and are known for high-speed collisions, including fatal multi-vehicle accidents.
• North Main Street and East Alisal Street experience frequent pedestrian injuries and intersection crashes, especially near schools and shopping centers.
• Tractor and agricultural vehicle incidents are common on rural roads like Blanco Road and Davis Road, especially during harvest season.
• Salinas has a high proportion of uninsured and underinsured drivers, complicating post-accident recoveries for many injury victims.
• Bicycle injuries are frequent, particularly in East Salinas, where bike infrastructure is lacking and traffic is heavy during commute hours.

Salinas was incorporated in 1874 and thrived as a cattle ranching and railroad town before becoming one of the nation’s largest agricultural producers. The mild coastal climate and fertile soil made it ideal for growing lettuce, strawberries, and other produce. While agriculture remains central to its economy, the growth of suburban development and industrial farming operations has introduced a wide range of injury risks for residents and workers alike.

Call-outs for Salinas:

• Highway Crashes on US-101, SR-68 & SR-183
• Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents in Downtown & East Salinas
• Farm Equipment & Tractor Collisions
• Uninsured Driver Injury Claims
• Intersection & Crosswalk Injuries near Schools

If you’ve been injured by a careless driver or agricultural vehicle in Salinas, our team understands the unique risks — and how to secure the recovery you deserve.