Car crash statistics in Antioch, 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: 3,272 crashes were reported in Antioch from 2021–2025, 1,323 with an injury and 50 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 31% 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 3,272 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 923
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 660
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 312
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 300
• Driving under the influence9% · 279

By type of collision: rear end 25%, hit object 23%, broadside 19%, side swipe 19%.

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

• 122 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 54 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 111 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Antioch each year?

Reported crashes in Antioch: 2021: 560, 2022: 616, 2023: 584, 2024: 745, 2025: 767. 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 Antioch?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Antioch is 5 p.m.. 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Antioch?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,272 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Antioch?

50 crashes killed someone in 3,272 reported crashes in Antioch from 2021–2025, and 1,323 crashes injured someone.

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

122 involved a pedestrian (4%), 54 involved a bicyclist (2%), 111 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 3,272 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.