Car crash statistics in Escalon, 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: 243 crashes were reported in Escalon from 2021–2025, 98 with an injury and 2 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 1 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 243 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change35% · 85
• Unsafe speed18% · 43
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn15% · 36
• Driving under the influence10% · 25
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 14

By type of collision: broadside 24%, hit object 23%, rear end 23%, side swipe 17%.

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

• 6 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 8 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 6 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Escalon each year?

Reported crashes in Escalon: 2021: 46, 2022: 51, 2023: 51, 2024: 51, 2025: 44. 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 Escalon?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Escalon is 1 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Escalon?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 243 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 35%, unsafe speed 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 15%, driving under the influence 10%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Escalon?

2 crashes killed someone in 243 reported crashes in Escalon from 2021–2025, and 98 crashes injured someone.

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

6 involved a pedestrian (2%), 8 involved a bicyclist (3%), 6 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 243 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.