Car crash statistics in Eureka, 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: 1,723 crashes were reported in Eureka from 2021–2025, 930 with an injury and 17 with a death. 54% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 54% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (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 1,723 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 331
• Running a red light or stop sign14% · 249
• Driving under the influence14% · 237
• Unsafe speed13% · 220
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 219

By type of collision: broadside 28%, rear end 22%, hit object 16%, side swipe 15%.

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

• 144 crashes (8%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 83 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 48 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Eureka each year?

Reported crashes in Eureka: 2021: 320, 2022: 349, 2023: 375, 2024: 319, 2025: 360. 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 Eureka?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Eureka is 5 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Eureka?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,723 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 19%, running a red light or stop sign 14%, driving under the influence 14%, unsafe speed 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Eureka?

17 crashes killed someone in 1,723 reported crashes in Eureka from 2021–2025, and 930 crashes injured someone.

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

144 involved a pedestrian (8%), 83 involved a bicyclist (5%), 48 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,723 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.