Car crash statistics in Gonzales, 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: 211 crashes were reported in Gonzales from 2021–2025, 41 with an injury. 19% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 38% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 19% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 38% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 11 a.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 211 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change33% · 70
• Unsafe starting or backing11% · 23
• Unsafe speed10% · 21
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 18
• Driving under the influence8% · 16

By type of collision: side swipe 33%, rear end 23%, broadside 12%, hit object 11%.

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

• 12 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian.
• 4 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 3 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Gonzales each year?

Reported crashes in Gonzales: 2021: 49, 2022: 40, 2023: 36, 2024: 31, 2025: 55. 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 Gonzales?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Gonzales is 11 a.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Gonzales?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 211 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 33%, unsafe starting or backing 11%, unsafe speed 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Gonzales?

No deaths were reported in 211 reported crashes in Gonzales from 2021–2025, and 41 crashes injured someone.

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

12 involved a pedestrian (6%), 4 involved a bicyclist (2%), 3 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 211 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.