Car crash statistics in El Monte, CA
- crashes, 2021–2025
- 4,253
- crashes, 2021–2025
- with an injury
- 2,623
- with an injury
- with a death
- 26
- with a death
Is El Monte 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: 4,253 crashes were reported in El Monte from 2021–2025, 2,623 with an injury and 26 with a death. 62% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about crashes in El Monte
- 62% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
- 21% (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.).
- 49% 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 El Monte
The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,253 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.
- Unsafe speed34% · 1,426
- Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 553
- Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 454
- Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 435
- Driving under the influence7% · 298
By type of collision: rear end 40%, broadside 22%, side swipe 18%, hit object 10%.
What time crashes happen in El Monte
Crashes in El Monte by year
| Year | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 951 | |
| 2022 | 743 | |
| 2023 | 870 | |
| 2024 | 866 | |
| 2025 | 823 |
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 El Monte
- 237 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
- 232 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
- 108 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster
Common questions about crashes in El Monte
- How many car accidents happen in El Monte each year?
- Reported crashes in El Monte: 2021: 951, 2022: 743, 2023: 870, 2024: 866, 2025: 823. 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 El Monte?
- The busiest hour for reported crashes in El Monte is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- What causes crashes in El Monte?
- The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,253 crashes: unsafe speed 34%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, driving under the influence 7%.
- How many people were killed in crashes in El Monte?
- 26 crashes killed someone in 4,253 reported crashes in El Monte from 2021–2025, and 2,623 crashes injured someone.
- How many crashes in El Monte involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?
- 237 involved a pedestrian (6%), 232 involved a bicyclist (5%), 108 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 4,253 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.
Nearby cities
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.