Car crash statistics in Clayton, 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: 130 crashes were reported in Clayton from 2021–2025, 39 with an injury. 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 33% (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 130 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change28% · 37
• Unsafe speed22% · 28
• Driving under the influence15% · 19
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 13
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 8

By type of collision: hit object 42%, rear end 22%, broadside 18%, side swipe 12%.

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

• 1 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 4 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Clayton each year?

Reported crashes in Clayton: 2021: 30, 2022: 20, 2023: 29, 2024: 19, 2025: 32. 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 Clayton?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Clayton is 3 p.m.. 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Clayton?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 130 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 28%, unsafe speed 22%, driving under the influence 15%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Clayton?

No deaths were reported in 130 reported crashes in Clayton from 2021–2025, and 39 crashes injured someone.

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

1 involved a bicyclist (1%), 4 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 130 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.