Car crash statistics in Arvin, 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: 506 crashes were reported in Arvin from 2021–2025, 153 with an injury and 1 with a death. 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 39% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 39% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 32% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 8 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 506 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change34% · 171
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 72
• Unsafe speed12% · 63
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 43
• Driving under the influence8% · 40

By type of collision: side swipe 27%, rear end 24%, broadside 14%, hit object 11%.

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

• 15 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 8 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 7 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Arvin each year?

Reported crashes in Arvin: 2021: 113, 2022: 128, 2023: 108, 2024: 91, 2025: 66. 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 Arvin?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Arvin is 8 p.m.. 32% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Arvin?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 506 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 34%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, unsafe speed 12%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Arvin?

1 crash killed someone in 506 reported crashes in Arvin from 2021–2025, and 153 crashes injured someone.

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

15 involved a pedestrian (3%), 8 involved a bicyclist (2%), 7 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 506 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.