Car crash statistics in Dana Point, 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: 1,060 crashes were reported in Dana Point from 2021–2025, 470 with an injury and 13 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 24% 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 1,060 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed26% · 277
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 215
• Driving under the influence11% · 119
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 109
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 65

By type of collision: rear end 30%, side swipe 22%, hit object 20%, broadside 14%.

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

• 40 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian.
• 111 crashes (10%) involved a bicyclist.
• 47 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Dana Point each year?

Reported crashes in Dana Point: 2021: 209, 2022: 210, 2023: 204, 2024: 227, 2025: 210. 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 Dana Point?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Dana Point is 3 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Dana Point?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,060 crashes: unsafe speed 26%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, driving under the influence 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Dana Point?

13 crashes killed someone in 1,060 reported crashes in Dana Point from 2021–2025, and 470 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Dana Point involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

40 involved a pedestrian (4%), 111 involved a bicyclist (10%), 47 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 1,060 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.