Car crash statistics in Burbank, 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: 4,345 crashes were reported in Burbank from 2021–2025, 2,448 with an injury and 18 with a death. 56% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 56% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 42% 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 4,345 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed30% · 1,300
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 580
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 520
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side12% · 516
• Driving under the influence9% · 410

By type of collision: rear end 32%, side swipe 23%, broadside 22%, hit object 11%.

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

• 257 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 121 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 115 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Burbank each year?

Reported crashes in Burbank: 2021: 1,040, 2022: 951, 2023: 921, 2024: 984, 2025: 449. 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 Burbank?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Burbank is 5 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Burbank?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,345 crashes: unsafe speed 30%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 12%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Burbank?

18 crashes killed someone in 4,345 reported crashes in Burbank from 2021–2025, and 2,448 crashes injured someone.

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

257 involved a pedestrian (6%), 121 involved a bicyclist (3%), 115 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 4,345 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.