Car crash statistics in Belmont, 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: 906 crashes were reported in Belmont from 2021–2025, 292 with an injury and 1 with a death. 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 24% 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 906 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change28% · 251
• Unsafe speed25% · 228
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 77
• Driving under the influence6% · 57
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side6% · 56

By type of collision: rear end 35%, side swipe 27%, broadside 14%, hit object 13%.

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

• 28 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 39 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 22 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Belmont each year?

Reported crashes in Belmont: 2021: 212, 2022: 225, 2023: 192, 2024: 145, 2025: 132. 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 Belmont?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Belmont is 5 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Belmont?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 906 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 28%, unsafe speed 25%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, driving under the influence 6%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Belmont?

1 crash killed someone in 906 reported crashes in Belmont from 2021–2025, and 292 crashes injured someone.

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

28 involved a pedestrian (3%), 39 involved a bicyclist (4%), 22 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 906 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.