Car crash statistics in Fullerton, 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: 6,708 crashes were reported in Fullerton from 2021–2025, 3,517 with an injury and 47 with a death. 52% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 52% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 29% 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 6,708 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 1,947
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn16% · 1,078
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 974
• Driving under the influence13% · 898
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 534

By type of collision: rear end 34%, broadside 23%, side swipe 17%, hit object 14%.

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

• 270 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 179 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 208 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Fullerton each year?

Reported crashes in Fullerton: 2021: 1,359, 2022: 1,341, 2023: 1,272, 2024: 1,406, 2025: 1,330. 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 Fullerton?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Fullerton is 5 p.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Fullerton?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 6,708 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 16%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 13%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Fullerton?

47 crashes killed someone in 6,708 reported crashes in Fullerton from 2021–2025, and 3,517 crashes injured someone.

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

270 involved a pedestrian (4%), 179 involved a bicyclist (3%), 208 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 6,708 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.