Car crash statistics in Culver City, 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: 1,824 crashes were reported in Culver City from 2021–2025, 773 with an injury and 9 with a death. 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 42% (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.).
• 72% 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 1,824 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed45% · 824
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 322
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 205
• Driving under the influence8% · 154
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn5% · 89

By type of collision: rear end 48%, side swipe 27%, hit object 10%, broadside 9%.

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

• 46 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 39 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 134 crashes (7%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Culver City each year?

Reported crashes in Culver City: 2021: 233, 2022: 288, 2023: 430, 2024: 594, 2025: 279. 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 Culver City?

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

What causes crashes in Culver City?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,824 crashes: unsafe speed 45%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, driving under the influence 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Culver City?

9 crashes killed someone in 1,824 reported crashes in Culver City from 2021–2025, and 773 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Culver City involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

46 involved a pedestrian (3%), 39 involved a bicyclist (2%), 134 involved a motorcyclist (7%), of 1,824 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.