Car crash statistics in Highland, 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: 2,094 crashes were reported in Highland from 2021–2025, 852 with an injury and 28 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (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.).
• 15% 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 2,094 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed19% · 400
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 332
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 283
• Running a red light or stop sign11% · 231
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 231

By type of collision: broadside 27%, rear end 24%, side swipe 18%, hit object 12%.

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

• 79 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 33 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 50 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Highland each year?

Reported crashes in Highland: 2021: 473, 2022: 448, 2023: 432, 2024: 380, 2025: 361. 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 Highland?

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

What causes crashes in Highland?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,094 crashes: unsafe speed 19%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, running a red light or stop sign 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Highland?

28 crashes killed someone in 2,094 reported crashes in Highland from 2021–2025, and 852 crashes injured someone.

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

79 involved a pedestrian (4%), 33 involved a bicyclist (2%), 50 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,094 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.