Car crash statistics in Benicia, 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: 921 crashes were reported in Benicia from 2021–2025, 399 with an injury and 7 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 49% 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 921 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change27% · 245
• Unsafe speed22% · 201
• Driving under the influence14% · 126
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 94
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn5% · 50

By type of collision: hit object 35%, side swipe 20%, rear end 17%, broadside 10%.

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

• 20 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 25 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 17 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Benicia each year?

Reported crashes in Benicia: 2021: 175, 2022: 185, 2023: 198, 2024: 176, 2025: 187. 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 Benicia?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Benicia is 4 p.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Benicia?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 921 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 27%, unsafe speed 22%, driving under the influence 14%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Benicia?

7 crashes killed someone in 921 reported crashes in Benicia from 2021–2025, and 399 crashes injured someone.

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

20 involved a pedestrian (2%), 25 involved a bicyclist (3%), 17 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 921 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.