Car crash statistics in California City, 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: 169 crashes were reported in California City from 2021–2025, 93 with an injury and 12 with a death. 55% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 8% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 55% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 8% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

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 169 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change29% · 49
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn26% · 44
• Unsafe speed18% · 31
• Following too closely4% · 7
• Running a red light or stop sign4% · 7

By type of collision: broadside 21%, head-on 17%, overturned 14%, hit object 12%.

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

• 9 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 6 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in California City each year?

Reported crashes in California City: 2021: 47, 2022: 26, 2023: 37, 2024: 28, 2025: 31. 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 California City?

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

What causes crashes in California City?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 169 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 29%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 26%, unsafe speed 18%, following too closely 4%, running a red light or stop sign 4%.

How many people were killed in crashes in California City?

12 crashes killed someone in 169 reported crashes in California City from 2021–2025, and 93 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in California City involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

9 involved a pedestrian (5%), 6 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 169 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.