Car crash statistics in Fremont, 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: 9,381 crashes were reported in Fremont from 2021–2025, 4,101 with an injury and 70 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 68% 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 9,381 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed43% · 4,020
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 1,632
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side12% · 1,101
• Driving under the influence7% · 644
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 447

By type of collision: rear end 48%, side swipe 20%, hit object 13%, broadside 10%.

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

• 232 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 269 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 275 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Fremont each year?

Reported crashes in Fremont: 2021: 1,734, 2022: 1,901, 2023: 1,876, 2024: 2,003, 2025: 1,867. 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 Fremont?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Fremont is 5 p.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Fremont?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 9,381 crashes: unsafe speed 43%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 12%, driving under the influence 7%, running a red light or stop sign 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Fremont?

70 crashes killed someone in 9,381 reported crashes in Fremont from 2021–2025, and 4,101 crashes injured someone.

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

232 involved a pedestrian (2%), 269 involved a bicyclist (3%), 275 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 9,381 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.