Car crash statistics in Bell, 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: 2,343 crashes were reported in Bell from 2021–2025, 970 with an injury and 13 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 30% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 30% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 51% 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 2,343 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed31% · 729
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 410
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side14% · 330
• Driving under the influence9% · 210
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 150

By type of collision: rear end 37%, side swipe 25%, hit object 14%, broadside 12%.

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

• 99 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 76 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 63 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Bell each year?

Reported crashes in Bell: 2021: 465, 2022: 495, 2023: 501, 2024: 456, 2025: 426. 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 Bell?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Bell is 6 p.m.. 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Bell?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,343 crashes: unsafe speed 31%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 14%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Bell?

13 crashes killed someone in 2,343 reported crashes in Bell from 2021–2025, and 970 crashes injured someone.

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

99 involved a pedestrian (4%), 76 involved a bicyclist (3%), 63 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 2,343 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.