Car crash statistics in Clovis, 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: 4,205 crashes were reported in Clovis from 2021–2025, 1,502 with an injury and 21 with a death. 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 4,205 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed19% · 795
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn16% · 658
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 655
• Running a red light or stop sign13% · 545
• Driving under the influence11% · 449

By type of collision: broadside 30%, rear end 26%, side swipe 18%, hit object 15%.

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

• 99 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 169 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 102 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Clovis each year?

Reported crashes in Clovis: 2021: 696, 2022: 787, 2023: 848, 2024: 867, 2025: 1,007. 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 Clovis?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Clovis is 5 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Clovis?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,205 crashes: unsafe speed 19%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 16%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, running a red light or stop sign 13%, driving under the influence 11%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Clovis?

21 crashes killed someone in 4,205 reported crashes in Clovis from 2021–2025, and 1,502 crashes injured someone.

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

99 involved a pedestrian (2%), 169 involved a bicyclist (4%), 102 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 4,205 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.