Car crash statistics in Glendale, 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: 9,353 crashes were reported in Glendale from 2021–2025, 3,327 with an injury and 23 with a death. 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 27% 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 9,353 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed26% · 2,423
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 1,870
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 1,101
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 764
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 714

By type of collision: rear end 28%, side swipe 28%, broadside 22%, hit object 10%.

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

• 428 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 158 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 133 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Glendale each year?

Reported crashes in Glendale: 2021: 1,685, 2022: 1,600, 2023: 1,911, 2024: 2,026, 2025: 2,131. 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 Glendale?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Glendale is 5 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Glendale?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 9,353 crashes: unsafe speed 26%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Glendale?

23 crashes killed someone in 9,353 reported crashes in Glendale from 2021–2025, and 3,327 crashes injured someone.

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

428 involved a pedestrian (5%), 158 involved a bicyclist (2%), 133 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 9,353 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.