Car crash statistics in Coronado, 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: 785 crashes were reported in Coronado from 2021–2025, 471 with an injury and 4 with a death. 60% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 60% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 5% 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 785 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change25% · 199
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 137
• Unsafe speed15% · 119
• Driving under the influence9% · 72
• Unsafe starting or backing8% · 60

By type of collision: side swipe 25%, rear end 20%, broadside 19%, other 14%.

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

• 43 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 117 crashes (15%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 83 crashes (11%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Coronado each year?

Reported crashes in Coronado: 2021: 129, 2022: 165, 2023: 165, 2024: 154, 2025: 172. 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 Coronado?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Coronado is 4 p.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Coronado?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 785 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 25%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, unsafe speed 15%, driving under the influence 9%, unsafe starting or backing 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Coronado?

4 crashes killed someone in 785 reported crashes in Coronado from 2021–2025, and 471 crashes injured someone.

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

43 involved a pedestrian (5%), 117 involved a bicyclist (15%), 83 involved a motorcyclist (11%), of 785 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.