Car crash statistics in Concord, 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: 8,358 crashes were reported in Concord from 2021–2025, 2,628 with an injury and 35 with a death. 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 27% 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 8,358 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 2,337
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 1,626
• Driving under the influence9% · 750
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 688
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 669

By type of collision: rear end 31%, side swipe 22%, broadside 19%, hit object 16%.

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

• 293 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 217 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 215 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Concord each year?

Reported crashes in Concord: 2021: 1,496, 2022: 1,564, 2023: 1,694, 2024: 1,991, 2025: 1,613. 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 Concord?

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

What causes crashes in Concord?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 8,358 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, driving under the influence 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Concord?

35 crashes killed someone in 8,358 reported crashes in Concord from 2021–2025, and 2,628 crashes injured someone.

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

293 involved a pedestrian (4%), 217 involved a bicyclist (3%), 215 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 8,358 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.