Car crash statistics in Cerritos, 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: 4,519 crashes were reported in Cerritos from 2021–2025, 1,585 with an injury and 22 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 60% 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 4,519 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 1,713
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 921
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 432
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 322
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 321

By type of collision: rear end 41%, side swipe 22%, broadside 15%, hit object 14%.

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

• 52 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 52 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 96 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Cerritos each year?

Reported crashes in Cerritos: 2021: 829, 2022: 853, 2023: 760, 2024: 997, 2025: 1,080. 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 Cerritos?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Cerritos is 5 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Cerritos?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,519 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, running a red light or stop sign 7%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Cerritos?

22 crashes killed someone in 4,519 reported crashes in Cerritos from 2021–2025, and 1,585 crashes injured someone.

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

52 involved a pedestrian (1%), 52 involved a bicyclist (1%), 96 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 4,519 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.