Car crash statistics in Elk Grove, 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: 5,138 crashes were reported in Elk Grove from 2021–2025, 2,167 with an injury and 35 with a death. 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 14% 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 5,138 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed34% · 1,724
• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 1,069
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 532
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 404
• Driving under the influence7% · 383

By type of collision: rear end 32%, broadside 21%, side swipe 19%, hit object 16%.

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

• 110 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 229 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 106 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Elk Grove each year?

Reported crashes in Elk Grove: 2021: 1,027, 2022: 917, 2023: 908, 2024: 1,021, 2025: 1,265. 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 Elk Grove?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Elk Grove is 3 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Elk Grove?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,138 crashes: unsafe speed 34%, unsafe turning or lane change 21%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Elk Grove?

35 crashes killed someone in 5,138 reported crashes in Elk Grove from 2021–2025, and 2,167 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Elk Grove involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

110 involved a pedestrian (2%), 229 involved a bicyclist (4%), 106 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 5,138 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.