Car crash statistics in Hayward, 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: 7,519 crashes were reported in Hayward from 2021–2025, 2,771 with an injury and 41 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 62% 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 7,519 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed42% · 3,124
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 1,234
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side12% · 895
• Driving under the influence8% · 573
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 368

By type of collision: rear end 47%, side swipe 23%, hit object 11%, broadside 9%.

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

• 241 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 127 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 235 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Hayward each year?

Reported crashes in Hayward: 2021: 1,580, 2022: 1,534, 2023: 1,564, 2024: 1,597, 2025: 1,244. 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 Hayward?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Hayward is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Hayward?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,519 crashes: unsafe speed 42%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 12%, driving under the influence 8%, running a red light or stop sign 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Hayward?

41 crashes killed someone in 7,519 reported crashes in Hayward from 2021–2025, and 2,771 crashes injured someone.

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

241 involved a pedestrian (3%), 127 involved a bicyclist (2%), 235 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 7,519 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.