Car crash statistics in Compton, 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: 5,420 crashes were reported in Compton from 2021–2025, 2,106 with an injury and 54 with a death. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 19% 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 5,420 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 1,524
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 1,024
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 692
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 548
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 397

By type of collision: broadside 28%, side swipe 25%, rear end 24%, hit object 9%.

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

• 209 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 106 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 120 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Compton each year?

Reported crashes in Compton: 2021: 1,418, 2022: 1,359, 2023: 1,161, 2024: 754, 2025: 728. 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 Compton?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Compton is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Compton?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,420 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Compton?

54 crashes killed someone in 5,420 reported crashes in Compton from 2021–2025, and 2,106 crashes injured someone.

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

209 involved a pedestrian (4%), 106 involved a bicyclist (2%), 120 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 5,420 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.