Car crash statistics in Hanford, 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: 2,714 crashes were reported in Hanford from 2021–2025, 688 with an injury and 15 with a death. 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 2,714 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn21% · 582
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 530
• Unsafe speed16% · 442
• Running a red light or stop sign14% · 386
• Driving under the influence9% · 247

By type of collision: broadside 35%, rear end 22%, side swipe 15%, hit object 11%.

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

• 78 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 78 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 49 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Hanford each year?

Reported crashes in Hanford: 2021: 604, 2022: 571, 2023: 571, 2024: 528, 2025: 440. 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 Hanford?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Hanford is 3 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Hanford?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,714 crashes: failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 21%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, unsafe speed 16%, running a red light or stop sign 14%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Hanford?

15 crashes killed someone in 2,714 reported crashes in Hanford from 2021–2025, and 688 crashes injured someone.

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

78 involved a pedestrian (3%), 78 involved a bicyclist (3%), 49 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,714 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.