Car crash statistics in American Canyon, 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: 612 crashes were reported in American Canyon from 2021–2025, 176 with an injury and 4 with a death. 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 612 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed32% · 194
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 100
• Driving under the influence10% · 59
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 34
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 34

By type of collision: rear end 37%, side swipe 20%, broadside 16%, hit object 13%.

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

• 26 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian.
• 12 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 18 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in American Canyon each year?

Reported crashes in American Canyon: 2021: 115, 2022: 128, 2023: 113, 2024: 119, 2025: 137. 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 American Canyon?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in American Canyon is 3 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in American Canyon?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 612 crashes: unsafe speed 32%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, driving under the influence 10%, running a red light or stop sign 6%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in American Canyon?

4 crashes killed someone in 612 reported crashes in American Canyon from 2021–2025, and 176 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in American Canyon involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

26 involved a pedestrian (4%), 12 involved a bicyclist (2%), 18 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 612 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.