Car crash statistics in Colton, 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: 5,245 crashes were reported in Colton from 2021–2025, 2,000 with an injury and 51 with a death. 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 46% were on a freeway.

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 5,245 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed33% · 1,723
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side19% · 1,018
• Unsafe turning or lane change14% · 720
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 404
• Driving under the influence7% · 361

By type of collision: rear end 38%, side swipe 24%, broadside 16%, hit object 12%.

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

• 101 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 49 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 142 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Colton each year?

Reported crashes in Colton: 2021: 1,151, 2022: 1,060, 2023: 987, 2024: 936, 2025: 1,111. 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 Colton?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Colton is 5 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Colton?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,245 crashes: unsafe speed 33%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 19%, unsafe turning or lane change 14%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Colton?

51 crashes killed someone in 5,245 reported crashes in Colton from 2021–2025, and 2,000 crashes injured someone.

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

101 involved a pedestrian (2%), 49 involved a bicyclist (1%), 142 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 5,245 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.