Car crash statistics in Burlingame, 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: 1,230 crashes were reported in Burlingame from 2021–2025, 528 with an injury and 11 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 63% 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 1,230 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 472
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 235
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 141
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 97
• Driving under the influence8% · 94

By type of collision: rear end 43%, side swipe 24%, hit object 12%, broadside 12%.

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

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

How many car accidents happen in Burlingame each year?

Reported crashes in Burlingame: 2021: 206, 2022: 221, 2023: 289, 2024: 285, 2025: 229. 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 Burlingame?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Burlingame is 3 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Burlingame?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,230 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Burlingame?

11 crashes killed someone in 1,230 reported crashes in Burlingame from 2021–2025, and 528 crashes injured someone.

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

38 involved a pedestrian (3%), 22 involved a bicyclist (2%), 28 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,230 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.