Car crash statistics in Coachella, 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: 2,188 crashes were reported in Coachella from 2021–2025, 549 with an injury and 16 with a death. 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 40% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 40% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 31% (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 2,188 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed21% · 467
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 396
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 219
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 215
• Driving under the influence8% · 177

By type of collision: rear end 28%, broadside 24%, side swipe 21%, hit object 16%.

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

• 42 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 38 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 27 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Coachella each year?

Reported crashes in Coachella: 2021: 460, 2022: 435, 2023: 410, 2024: 480, 2025: 403. 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 Coachella?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Coachella is 5 p.m.. 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Coachella?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,188 crashes: unsafe speed 21%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Coachella?

16 crashes killed someone in 2,188 reported crashes in Coachella from 2021–2025, and 549 crashes injured someone.

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

42 involved a pedestrian (2%), 38 involved a bicyclist (2%), 27 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 2,188 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.