Car crash statistics in Carson, 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: 7,313 crashes were reported in Carson from 2021–2025, 1,994 with an injury and 24 with a death. 27% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 27% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 31% 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 7,313 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed35% · 2,545
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 917
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 830
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 808
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 480

By type of collision: rear end 32%, side swipe 27%, broadside 20%, hit object 12%.

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

• 139 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 92 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 163 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Carson each year?

Reported crashes in Carson: 2021: 1,469, 2022: 1,427, 2023: 1,471, 2024: 1,463, 2025: 1,483. 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 Carson?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Carson is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Carson?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,313 crashes: unsafe speed 35%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Carson?

24 crashes killed someone in 7,313 reported crashes in Carson from 2021–2025, and 1,994 crashes injured someone.

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

139 involved a pedestrian (2%), 92 involved a bicyclist (1%), 163 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 7,313 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.