Car crash statistics in Azusa, 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: 1,996 crashes were reported in Azusa from 2021–2025, 779 with an injury and 13 with a death. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 65% 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 1,996 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed43% · 860
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side19% · 378
• Unsafe turning or lane change10% · 201
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 128
• Driving under the influence6% · 124

By type of collision: rear end 42%, side swipe 25%, hit object 13%, broadside 11%.

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

• 57 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 49 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 68 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Azusa each year?

Reported crashes in Azusa: 2021: 520, 2022: 444, 2023: 328, 2024: 299, 2025: 405. 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 Azusa?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Azusa is 7 a.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Azusa?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,996 crashes: unsafe speed 43%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 19%, unsafe turning or lane change 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%, driving under the influence 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Azusa?

13 crashes killed someone in 1,996 reported crashes in Azusa from 2021–2025, and 779 crashes injured someone.

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

57 involved a pedestrian (3%), 49 involved a bicyclist (2%), 68 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,996 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.