Car crash statistics in Alhambra, 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: 4,551 crashes were reported in Alhambra from 2021–2025, 1,528 with an injury and 12 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 42% were on a freeway.

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 4,551 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 1,285
• Unsafe turning or lane change22% · 1,005
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 555
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 356
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 340

By type of collision: rear end 36%, side swipe 25%, broadside 21%, hit object 9%.

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

• 130 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 93 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 96 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Alhambra each year?

Reported crashes in Alhambra: 2021: 1,010, 2022: 1,035, 2023: 654, 2024: 946, 2025: 906. 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 Alhambra?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Alhambra is 3 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Alhambra?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,551 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 22%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Alhambra?

12 crashes killed someone in 4,551 reported crashes in Alhambra from 2021–2025, and 1,528 crashes injured someone.

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

130 involved a pedestrian (3%), 93 involved a bicyclist (2%), 96 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 4,551 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.