Car crash statistics in Folsom, 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: 2,390 crashes were reported in Folsom from 2021–2025, 928 with an injury and 23 with a death. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 2,390 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed26% · 618
• Running a red light or stop sign13% · 303
• Driving under the influence9% · 216
• Unsafe turning or lane change9% · 204
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 192

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 24%, hit object 19%, side swipe 19%.

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

• 60 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 78 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 87 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Folsom each year?

Reported crashes in Folsom: 2021: 486, 2022: 581, 2023: 604, 2024: 510, 2025: 209. 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 Folsom?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Folsom is 3 p.m.. 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Folsom?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,390 crashes: unsafe speed 26%, running a red light or stop sign 13%, driving under the influence 9%, unsafe turning or lane change 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Folsom?

23 crashes killed someone in 2,390 reported crashes in Folsom from 2021–2025, and 928 crashes injured someone.

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

60 involved a pedestrian (3%), 78 involved a bicyclist (3%), 87 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 2,390 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.