Car crash statistics in Brea, 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: 3,172 crashes were reported in Brea from 2021–2025, 997 with an injury and 18 with a death. 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 32% 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 3,172 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed32% · 1,010
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 484
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 322
• Driving under the influence9% · 279
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 232

By type of collision: rear end 35%, side swipe 21%, broadside 18%, hit object 16%.

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

• 69 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 52 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 62 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Brea each year?

Reported crashes in Brea: 2021: 700, 2022: 623, 2023: 565, 2024: 617, 2025: 667. 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 Brea?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Brea is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Brea?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,172 crashes: unsafe speed 32%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Brea?

18 crashes killed someone in 3,172 reported crashes in Brea from 2021–2025, and 997 crashes injured someone.

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

69 involved a pedestrian (2%), 52 involved a bicyclist (2%), 62 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,172 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.