Car crash statistics in Del Mar, CA
- crashes, 2021–2025
- 137
- crashes, 2021–2025
- with an injury
- 96
- with an injury
- with a death
- 2
- with a death
Is Del Mar dangerous to drive?
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: 137 crashes were reported in Del Mar from 2021–2025, 96 with an injury and 2 with a death. 70% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 18% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about crashes in Del Mar
- 70% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
- 18% (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.).
- 13% 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.
Main causes of crashes in Del Mar
The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 137 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.
- Unsafe speed26% · 35
- Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 28
- Driving under the influence8% · 11
- Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 10
- Following too closely6% · 8
By type of collision: rear end 28%, side swipe 20%, broadside 16%, hit object 14%.
What time crashes happen in Del Mar
Crashes in Del Mar by year
| Year | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | |
| 2022 | 20 | |
| 2023 | 28 | |
| 2024 | 38 | |
| 2025 | 31 |
The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.
People on foot, on bikes and on motorcycles in Del Mar
- 10 crashes (7%) involved a pedestrian.
- 28 crashes (20%) involved a bicyclist.
- 10 crashes (7%) involved a motorcyclist.
Common questions about crashes in Del Mar
- How many car accidents happen in Del Mar each year?
- Reported crashes in Del Mar: 2021: 20, 2022: 20, 2023: 28, 2024: 38, 2025: 31. 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 Del Mar?
- The busiest hour for reported crashes in Del Mar is 3 p.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- What causes crashes in Del Mar?
- The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 137 crashes: unsafe speed 26%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, driving under the influence 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%, following too closely 6%.
- How many people were killed in crashes in Del Mar?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 137 reported crashes in Del Mar from 2021–2025, and 96 crashes injured someone.
- How many crashes in Del Mar involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?
- 10 involved a pedestrian (7%), 28 involved a bicyclist (20%), 10 involved a motorcyclist (7%), of 137 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.
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Every crash police reported is counted, whatever the vehicles. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-01. How the data works.