Car crash statistics in Canyon Lake, 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: 153 crashes were reported in Canyon Lake from 2021–2025, 50 with an injury and 6 with a death. 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 35% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 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 153 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Driving under the influence22% · 33
• Unsafe turning or lane change12% · 18
• Unsafe speed11% · 17
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 12
• Unsafe starting or backing5% · 8

By type of collision: hit object 25%, side swipe 23%, rear end 22%, broadside 12%.

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

• 5 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 6 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist.
• 5 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Canyon Lake each year?

Reported crashes in Canyon Lake: 2021: 40, 2022: 38, 2023: 33, 2024: 22, 2025: 20. 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 Canyon Lake?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Canyon Lake is 2 p.m.. 35% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Canyon Lake?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 153 crashes: driving under the influence 22%, unsafe turning or lane change 12%, unsafe speed 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%, unsafe starting or backing 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Canyon Lake?

6 crashes killed someone in 153 reported crashes in Canyon Lake from 2021–2025, and 50 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Canyon Lake involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

5 involved a pedestrian (3%), 6 involved a bicyclist (4%), 5 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 153 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.