Car crash statistics in Campbell, 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: 814 crashes were reported in Campbell from 2021–2025, 480 with an injury and 7 with a death. 59% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 59% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 58% 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 814 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed36% · 292
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 142
• Driving under the influence10% · 78
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 73
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 47

By type of collision: rear end 32%, hit object 21%, side swipe 20%, broadside 14%.

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

• 44 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 50 crashes (6%) involved a bicyclist.
• 35 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Campbell each year?

Reported crashes in Campbell: 2021: 114, 2022: 166, 2023: 161, 2024: 188, 2025: 185. 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 Campbell?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Campbell is 5 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Campbell?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 814 crashes: unsafe speed 36%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, driving under the influence 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Campbell?

7 crashes killed someone in 814 reported crashes in Campbell from 2021–2025, and 480 crashes injured someone.

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

44 involved a pedestrian (5%), 50 involved a bicyclist (6%), 35 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 814 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.