Car crash statistics in Corona, 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: 12,062 crashes were reported in Corona from 2021–2025, 3,915 with an injury and 72 with a death. 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 12,062 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed34% · 4,131
• Unsafe turning or lane change23% · 2,777
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 1,042
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 823
• Driving under the influence7% · 807

By type of collision: rear end 39%, side swipe 24%, broadside 16%, hit object 15%.

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

• 188 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 134 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 391 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Corona each year?

Reported crashes in Corona: 2021: 2,529, 2022: 2,242, 2023: 2,363, 2024: 2,575, 2025: 2,353. 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 Corona?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Corona is 3 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Corona?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 12,062 crashes: unsafe speed 34%, unsafe turning or lane change 23%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Corona?

72 crashes killed someone in 12,062 reported crashes in Corona from 2021–2025, and 3,915 crashes injured someone.

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

188 involved a pedestrian (2%), 134 involved a bicyclist (1%), 391 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 12,062 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.