Car crash statistics in Hesperia, 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: 7,836 crashes were reported in Hesperia from 2021–2025, 2,572 with an injury and 95 with a death. 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 29% 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 7,836 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 1,964
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn16% · 1,291
• Unsafe turning or lane change14% · 1,085
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side12% · 940
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 804

By type of collision: broadside 30%, rear end 27%, side swipe 17%, hit object 16%.

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

• 102 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 37 crashes (under 1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 218 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Hesperia each year?

Reported crashes in Hesperia: 2021: 1,455, 2022: 1,759, 2023: 1,660, 2024: 1,754, 2025: 1,208. 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 Hesperia?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Hesperia is 3 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Hesperia?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,836 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 16%, unsafe turning or lane change 14%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 12%, running a red light or stop sign 10%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Hesperia?

95 crashes killed someone in 7,836 reported crashes in Hesperia from 2021–2025, and 2,572 crashes injured someone.

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

102 involved a pedestrian (1%), 37 involved a bicyclist (under 1%), 218 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 7,836 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.