Car crash statistics in Ceres, 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: 2,694 crashes were reported in Ceres from 2021–2025, 924 with an injury and 13 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 9% 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 2,694 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed26% · 709
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 464
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 371
• Driving under the influence9% · 254
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 224

By type of collision: rear end 28%, broadside 24%, side swipe 20%, hit object 16%.

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

• 62 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 57 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 40 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Ceres each year?

Reported crashes in Ceres: 2021: 435, 2022: 423, 2023: 565, 2024: 698, 2025: 573. 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 Ceres?

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

What causes crashes in Ceres?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,694 crashes: unsafe speed 26%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Ceres?

13 crashes killed someone in 2,694 reported crashes in Ceres from 2021–2025, and 924 crashes injured someone.

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

62 involved a pedestrian (2%), 57 involved a bicyclist (2%), 40 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 2,694 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.