Car crash statistics in Escondido, 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: 6,963 crashes were reported in Escondido from 2021–2025, 4,051 with an injury and 51 with a death. 58% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 58% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (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.).
• 25% 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 6,963 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed23% · 1,585
• Driving under the influence16% · 1,139
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 919
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 805
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 726

By type of collision: rear end 31%, broadside 24%, side swipe 19%, hit object 13%.

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

• 335 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 238 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 290 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Escondido each year?

Reported crashes in Escondido: 2021: 1,295, 2022: 1,326, 2023: 1,275, 2024: 1,594, 2025: 1,473. 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 Escondido?

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

What causes crashes in Escondido?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 6,963 crashes: unsafe speed 23%, driving under the influence 16%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, running a red light or stop sign 10%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Escondido?

51 crashes killed someone in 6,963 reported crashes in Escondido from 2021–2025, and 4,051 crashes injured someone.

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

335 involved a pedestrian (5%), 238 involved a bicyclist (3%), 290 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 6,963 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.