Car crash statistics in Hermosa Beach, 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: 807 crashes were reported in Hermosa Beach from 2021–2025, 213 with an injury and 2 with a death. 26% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 26% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 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 807 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 159
• Unsafe speed16% · 128
• Driving under the influence13% · 104
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 83
• Unsafe starting or backing6% · 51

By type of collision: broadside 29%, rear end 23%, side swipe 23%, hit object 9%.

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

• 40 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 75 crashes (9%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 31 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Hermosa Beach each year?

Reported crashes in Hermosa Beach: 2021: 174, 2022: 181, 2023: 151, 2024: 155, 2025: 146. 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 Hermosa Beach?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Hermosa Beach is 4 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Hermosa Beach?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 807 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 20%, unsafe speed 16%, driving under the influence 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, unsafe starting or backing 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Hermosa Beach?

2 crashes killed someone in 807 reported crashes in Hermosa Beach from 2021–2025, and 213 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Hermosa Beach involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

40 involved a pedestrian (5%), 75 involved a bicyclist (9%), 31 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 807 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.