Car crash statistics in Apple Valley, 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: 2,196 crashes were reported in Apple Valley from 2021–2025, 1,033 with an injury and 60 with a death. 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (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 2,196 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed27% · 585
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn22% · 490
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 288
• Running a red light or stop sign12% · 266
• Driving under the influence5% · 114

By type of collision: broadside 33%, rear end 22%, hit object 15%, side swipe 12%.

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

• 79 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 32 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 113 crashes (5%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Apple Valley each year?

Reported crashes in Apple Valley: 2021: 466, 2022: 465, 2023: 429, 2024: 416, 2025: 420. 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 Apple Valley?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Apple Valley is 5 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Apple Valley?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,196 crashes: unsafe speed 27%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 22%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, running a red light or stop sign 12%, driving under the influence 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Apple Valley?

60 crashes killed someone in 2,196 reported crashes in Apple Valley from 2021–2025, and 1,033 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Apple Valley involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

79 involved a pedestrian (4%), 32 involved a bicyclist (1%), 113 involved a motorcyclist (5%), of 2,196 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.