Car crash statistics in El Segundo, 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: 833 crashes were reported in El Segundo from 2021–2025, 390 with an injury and 3 with a death. 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

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 833 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 170
• Unsafe speed20% · 164
• Driving under the influence13% · 107
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 67
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 60

By type of collision: broadside 24%, rear end 24%, side swipe 20%, hit object 19%.

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

• 48 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 53 crashes (6%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 25 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in El Segundo each year?

Reported crashes in El Segundo: 2021: 116, 2022: 162, 2023: 197, 2024: 185, 2025: 173. 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 Segundo?

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

What causes crashes in El Segundo?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 833 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 20%, unsafe speed 20%, driving under the influence 13%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in El Segundo?

3 crashes killed someone in 833 reported crashes in El Segundo from 2021–2025, and 390 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in El Segundo involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

48 involved a pedestrian (6%), 53 involved a bicyclist (6%), 25 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 833 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.