Car crash statistics in Duarte, 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: 1,168 crashes were reported in Duarte from 2021–2025, 385 with an injury and 6 with a death. 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 56% 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 1,168 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed34% · 395
• Unsafe turning or lane change22% · 255
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side15% · 172
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 77
• Following too closely5% · 53

By type of collision: rear end 40%, side swipe 29%, hit object 12%, broadside 11%.

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

• 32 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 24 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 27 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Duarte each year?

Reported crashes in Duarte: 2021: 239, 2022: 275, 2023: 239, 2024: 207, 2025: 208. 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 Duarte?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Duarte is 5 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Duarte?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,168 crashes: unsafe speed 34%, unsafe turning or lane change 22%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 15%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%, following too closely 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Duarte?

6 crashes killed someone in 1,168 reported crashes in Duarte from 2021–2025, and 385 crashes injured someone.

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

32 involved a pedestrian (3%), 24 involved a bicyclist (2%), 27 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,168 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.