Car crash statistics in Gardena, 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: 573 crashes were reported in Gardena from 2021–2025, 344 with an injury and 7 with a death. 60% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 60% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 12 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 573 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed19% · 109
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 101
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 95
• Driving under the influence15% · 84
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 52

By type of collision: broadside 31%, rear end 25%, side swipe 15%, hit object 14%.

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

• 34 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 15 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 23 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Gardena each year?

Reported crashes in Gardena: 2021: 517, 2022: 26, 2023: 8, 2024: 15, 2025: 7. 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 Gardena?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Gardena is 12 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Gardena?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 573 crashes: unsafe speed 19%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, driving under the influence 15%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Gardena?

7 crashes killed someone in 573 reported crashes in Gardena from 2021–2025, and 344 crashes injured someone.

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

34 involved a pedestrian (6%), 15 involved a bicyclist (3%), 23 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 573 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.