Car crash statistics in Danville, 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: 822 crashes were reported in Danville from 2021–2025, 344 with an injury and 2 with a death. 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 78% 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 822 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed47% · 388
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 128
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side14% · 116
• Driving under the influence6% · 49
• Running a red light or stop sign2% · 20

By type of collision: rear end 46%, side swipe 21%, hit object 21%, broadside 5%.

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

• 11 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian.
• 28 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 11 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Danville each year?

Reported crashes in Danville: 2021: 166, 2022: 152, 2023: 133, 2024: 160, 2025: 211. 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 Danville?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Danville is 3 p.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Danville?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 822 crashes: unsafe speed 47%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 14%, driving under the influence 6%, running a red light or stop sign 2%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Danville?

2 crashes killed someone in 822 reported crashes in Danville from 2021–2025, and 344 crashes injured someone.

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

11 involved a pedestrian (1%), 28 involved a bicyclist (3%), 11 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 822 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.