Car crash statistics in Buena Park, 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: 3,522 crashes were reported in Buena Park from 2021–2025, 1,514 with an injury and 37 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 18% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 18% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 3,522 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed35% · 1,228
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 632
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 395
• Driving under the influence9% · 301
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 292

By type of collision: rear end 36%, side swipe 22%, broadside 18%, hit object 14%.

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

• 107 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 80 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 135 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Buena Park each year?

Reported crashes in Buena Park: 2021: 923, 2022: 735, 2023: 601, 2024: 527, 2025: 736. 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 Buena Park?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Buena Park is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Buena Park?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,522 crashes: unsafe speed 35%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Buena Park?

37 crashes killed someone in 3,522 reported crashes in Buena Park from 2021–2025, and 1,514 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Buena Park involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

107 involved a pedestrian (3%), 80 involved a bicyclist (2%), 135 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 3,522 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.