Car crash statistics in Clearlake, 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: 599 crashes were reported in Clearlake from 2021–2025, 340 with an injury and 16 with a death. 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 7 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 599 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 148
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 92
• Driving under the influence14% · 85
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 57
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 54

By type of collision: hit object 26%, rear end 16%, broadside 15%, side swipe 15%.

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

• 50 crashes (8%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 20 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 51 crashes (9%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Clearlake each year?

Reported crashes in Clearlake: 2021: 179, 2022: 164, 2023: 129, 2024: 73, 2025: 54. 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 Clearlake?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Clearlake is 7 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Clearlake?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 599 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 14%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Clearlake?

16 crashes killed someone in 599 reported crashes in Clearlake from 2021–2025, and 340 crashes injured someone.

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

50 involved a pedestrian (8%), 20 involved a bicyclist (3%), 51 involved a motorcyclist (9%), of 599 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.