Car crash statistics in Citrus Heights, 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: 3,774 crashes were reported in Citrus Heights from 2021–2025, 1,528 with an injury and 18 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 3,774 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 1,069
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 610
• Driving under the influence12% · 443
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 337
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 311

By type of collision: rear end 31%, broadside 22%, side swipe 18%, hit object 17%.

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

• 135 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 145 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 143 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Citrus Heights each year?

Reported crashes in Citrus Heights: 2021: 759, 2022: 768, 2023: 764, 2024: 769, 2025: 714. 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 Citrus Heights?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Citrus Heights is 3 p.m.. 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Citrus Heights?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,774 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, driving under the influence 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Citrus Heights?

18 crashes killed someone in 3,774 reported crashes in Citrus Heights from 2021–2025, and 1,528 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Citrus Heights involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

135 involved a pedestrian (4%), 145 involved a bicyclist (4%), 143 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 3,774 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.