Car crash statistics in Downey, 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: 7,316 crashes were reported in Downey from 2021–2025, 3,622 with an injury and 45 with a death. 50% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 50% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 39% 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 7,316 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed30% · 2,215
• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 1,505
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 898
• Driving under the influence11% · 833
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 486

By type of collision: rear end 37%, side swipe 22%, broadside 21%, hit object 12%.

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

• 229 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 163 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 229 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Downey each year?

Reported crashes in Downey: 2021: 1,402, 2022: 1,454, 2023: 1,409, 2024: 1,493, 2025: 1,558. 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 Downey?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Downey is 3 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Downey?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,316 crashes: unsafe speed 30%, unsafe turning or lane change 21%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, driving under the influence 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Downey?

45 crashes killed someone in 7,316 reported crashes in Downey from 2021–2025, and 3,622 crashes injured someone.

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

229 involved a pedestrian (3%), 163 involved a bicyclist (2%), 229 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 7,316 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.