Car crash statistics in Firebaugh, 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: 21 crashes were reported in Firebaugh from 2021–2025, 8 with an injury. 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 10% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 48% 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 21 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed33% · 7
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side19% · 4
• Unsafe turning or lane change10% · 2
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 2
• Improper passing5% · 1

By type of collision: rear end 38%, side swipe 38%, broadside 10%, head-on 5%.

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

• 1 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 1 crashes (5%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Firebaugh each year?

Reported crashes in Firebaugh: 2021: 6, 2022: 4, 2023: 1, 2024: 6, 2025: 4. 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 Firebaugh?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Firebaugh is 3 p.m.. 10% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Firebaugh?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 21 crashes: unsafe speed 33%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 19%, unsafe turning or lane change 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, improper passing 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Firebaugh?

No deaths were reported in 21 reported crashes in Firebaugh from 2021–2025, and 8 crashes injured someone.

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

1 involved a pedestrian (5%), 1 involved a motorcyclist (5%), of 21 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.