Car crash statistics in Adelanto, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 559 crashes were reported in Adelanto from 2021–2025, 259 with an injury and 17 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 36% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 559 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed26% · 146
• Running a red light or stop sign13% · 75
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 68
• Unsafe turning or lane change11% · 61
• Driving under the influence8% · 45

By type of collision: broadside 28%, rear end 22%, side swipe 14%, hit object 13%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 23 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 9 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 25 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Adelanto each year?

Reported crashes in Adelanto: 2021: 140, 2022: 125, 2023: 86, 2024: 98, 2025: 110. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Adelanto?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Adelanto is 5 p.m.. 36% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Adelanto?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 559 crashes: unsafe speed 26%, running a red light or stop sign 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, unsafe turning or lane change 11%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Adelanto?

17 crashes killed someone in 559 reported crashes in Adelanto from 2021–2025, and 259 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Adelanto involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

23 involved a pedestrian (4%), 9 involved a bicyclist (2%), 25 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 559 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.