Car crash statistics in Fresno, 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: 25,184 crashes were reported in Fresno from 2021–2025, 8,059 with an injury and 298 with a death. 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 28% 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 25,184 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed30% · 7,476
• Unsafe turning or lane change14% · 3,404
• Driving under the influence13% · 3,326
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 2,224
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 1,678

By type of collision: rear end 30%, hit object 21%, side swipe 18%, broadside 17%.

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

• 1,112 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 553 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 546 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Fresno each year?

Reported crashes in Fresno: 2021: 5,055, 2022: 5,204, 2023: 5,044, 2024: 4,938, 2025: 4,943. 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 Fresno?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Fresno is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Fresno?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 25,184 crashes: unsafe speed 30%, unsafe turning or lane change 14%, driving under the influence 13%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Fresno?

298 crashes killed someone in 25,184 reported crashes in Fresno from 2021–2025, and 8,059 crashes injured someone.

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

1,112 involved a pedestrian (4%), 553 involved a bicyclist (2%), 546 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 25,184 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.