Car crash statistics in Delano, 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: 1,570 crashes were reported in Delano from 2021–2025, 515 with an injury and 8 with a death. 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 39% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 39% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 11% 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 1,570 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change28% · 435
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn15% · 242
• Unsafe speed15% · 231
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 94
• Following too closely6% · 93

By type of collision: side swipe 23%, rear end 22%, broadside 20%, hit object 16%.

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

• 47 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 19 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 18 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Delano each year?

Reported crashes in Delano: 2021: 127, 2022: 351, 2023: 356, 2024: 369, 2025: 367. 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 Delano?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Delano is 4 p.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Delano?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,570 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 28%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 15%, unsafe speed 15%, running a red light or stop sign 6%, following too closely 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Delano?

8 crashes killed someone in 1,570 reported crashes in Delano from 2021–2025, and 515 crashes injured someone.

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

47 involved a pedestrian (3%), 19 involved a bicyclist (1%), 18 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 1,570 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.