Car crash statistics in Commerce, 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: 5,494 crashes were reported in Commerce from 2021–2025, 1,394 with an injury and 13 with a death. 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 52% 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 5,494 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 1,564
• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 1,307
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side14% · 750
• Following too closely7% · 366
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn5% · 261

By type of collision: rear end 38%, side swipe 35%, broadside 10%, hit object 8%.

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

• 43 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 40 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 128 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Commerce each year?

Reported crashes in Commerce: 2021: 1,093, 2022: 1,108, 2023: 1,110, 2024: 1,072, 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 Commerce?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Commerce is 4 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Commerce?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,494 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 24%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 14%, following too closely 7%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Commerce?

13 crashes killed someone in 5,494 reported crashes in Commerce from 2021–2025, and 1,394 crashes injured someone.

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

43 involved a pedestrian (1%), 40 involved a bicyclist (1%), 128 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 5,494 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.