Car crash statistics in Auburn, 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: 639 crashes were reported in Auburn from 2021–2025, 245 with an injury and 4 with a death. 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 18% 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 639 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed30% · 192
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 93
• Driving under the influence10% · 66
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 56
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 49

By type of collision: rear end 25%, side swipe 22%, hit object 22%, broadside 15%.

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

• 21 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 10 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 26 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Auburn each year?

Reported crashes in Auburn: 2021: 145, 2022: 134, 2023: 120, 2024: 114, 2025: 126. 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 Auburn?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Auburn is 5 p.m.. 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Auburn?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 639 crashes: unsafe speed 30%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Auburn?

4 crashes killed someone in 639 reported crashes in Auburn from 2021–2025, and 245 crashes injured someone.

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

21 involved a pedestrian (3%), 10 involved a bicyclist (2%), 26 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 639 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.