Car crash statistics in Fairfield, 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: 10,115 crashes were reported in Fairfield from 2021–2025, 3,527 with an injury and 57 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 35% (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.).
• 33% 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 10,115 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 2,491
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 1,829
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 984
• Driving under the influence9% · 944
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 593

By type of collision: rear end 31%, side swipe 25%, hit object 19%, broadside 15%.

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

• 268 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 200 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 212 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Fairfield each year?

Reported crashes in Fairfield: 2021: 1,844, 2022: 2,067, 2023: 2,170, 2024: 2,090, 2025: 1,944. 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 Fairfield?

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

What causes crashes in Fairfield?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 10,115 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Fairfield?

57 crashes killed someone in 10,115 reported crashes in Fairfield from 2021–2025, and 3,527 crashes injured someone.

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

268 involved a pedestrian (3%), 200 involved a bicyclist (2%), 212 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 10,115 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.