Car crash statistics in Calimesa, 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: 789 crashes were reported in Calimesa from 2021–2025, 256 with an injury and 12 with a death. 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 51% 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 789 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed27% · 213
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 139
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side13% · 101
• Driving under the influence9% · 73
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 61

By type of collision: rear end 32%, hit object 22%, side swipe 20%, broadside 14%.

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

• 12 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 6 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 19 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Calimesa each year?

Reported crashes in Calimesa: 2021: 132, 2022: 170, 2023: 154, 2024: 167, 2025: 166. 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 Calimesa?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Calimesa is 7 a.m.. 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Calimesa?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 789 crashes: unsafe speed 27%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 13%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Calimesa?

12 crashes killed someone in 789 reported crashes in Calimesa from 2021–2025, and 256 crashes injured someone.

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

12 involved a pedestrian (2%), 6 involved a bicyclist (1%), 19 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 789 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.