Car crash statistics in Davis, 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: 1,560 crashes were reported in Davis from 2021–2025, 855 with an injury and 8 with a death. 55% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 55% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 40% 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 1,560 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed36% · 560
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 210
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 180
• Driving under the influence10% · 154
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 126

By type of collision: rear end 35%, hit object 17%, side swipe 15%, broadside 13%.

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

• 59 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 196 crashes (13%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 44 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Davis each year?

Reported crashes in Davis: 2021: 300, 2022: 299, 2023: 293, 2024: 295, 2025: 373. 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 Davis?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Davis is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Davis?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,560 crashes: unsafe speed 36%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, driving under the influence 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Davis?

8 crashes killed someone in 1,560 reported crashes in Davis from 2021–2025, and 855 crashes injured someone.

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

59 involved a pedestrian (4%), 196 involved a bicyclist (13%), 44 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,560 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.