Car crash statistics in Hawthorne, 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: 3,941 crashes were reported in Hawthorne from 2021–2025, 1,565 with an injury and 14 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 32% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 40% 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 3,941 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 1,107
• Unsafe turning or lane change25% · 968
• Driving under the influence13% · 521
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 378
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 276

By type of collision: rear end 34%, side swipe 22%, broadside 21%, hit object 11%.

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

• 193 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 140 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 144 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Hawthorne each year?

Reported crashes in Hawthorne: 2021: 744, 2022: 734, 2023: 789, 2024: 848, 2025: 826. 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 Hawthorne?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Hawthorne is 3 p.m.. 32% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Hawthorne?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,941 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 25%, driving under the influence 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Hawthorne?

14 crashes killed someone in 3,941 reported crashes in Hawthorne from 2021–2025, and 1,565 crashes injured someone.

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

193 involved a pedestrian (5%), 140 involved a bicyclist (4%), 144 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 3,941 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.