Car crash statistics in Beaumont, 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: 1,584 crashes were reported in Beaumont from 2021–2025, 605 with an injury and 14 with a death. 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 52% 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 1,584 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 464
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 263
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side15% · 238
• Driving under the influence8% · 130
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 127

By type of collision: rear end 30%, side swipe 24%, hit object 21%, broadside 15%.

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

• 26 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 21 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 38 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Beaumont each year?

Reported crashes in Beaumont: 2021: 315, 2022: 407, 2023: 429, 2024: 209, 2025: 224. 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 Beaumont?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Beaumont is 3 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Beaumont?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,584 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 15%, driving under the influence 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Beaumont?

14 crashes killed someone in 1,584 reported crashes in Beaumont from 2021–2025, and 605 crashes injured someone.

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

26 involved a pedestrian (2%), 21 involved a bicyclist (1%), 38 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,584 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.