Car crash statistics in Bellflower, 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: 5,727 crashes were reported in Bellflower from 2021–2025, 1,956 with an injury and 34 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 26% 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 5,727 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change25% · 1,420
• Unsafe speed23% · 1,316
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 947
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 491
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 344

By type of collision: rear end 31%, side swipe 29%, broadside 22%, head-on 8%.

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

• 146 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 142 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 116 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Bellflower each year?

Reported crashes in Bellflower: 2021: 1,283, 2022: 1,290, 2023: 1,146, 2024: 1,033, 2025: 975. 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 Bellflower?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Bellflower is 4 p.m.. 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Bellflower?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,727 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 25%, unsafe speed 23%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Bellflower?

34 crashes killed someone in 5,727 reported crashes in Bellflower from 2021–2025, and 1,956 crashes injured someone.

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

146 involved a pedestrian (3%), 142 involved a bicyclist (2%), 116 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 5,727 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.