Car crash statistics in Hughson, 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: 138 crashes were reported in Hughson from 2021–2025, 56 with an injury and 1 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 28% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 138 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn20% · 28
• Unsafe speed14% · 20
• Running a red light or stop sign13% · 18
• Unsafe turning or lane change11% · 15
• Driving under the influence9% · 13

By type of collision: broadside 32%, rear end 26%, side swipe 22%, hit object 11%.

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

• 3 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 2 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 1 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Hughson each year?

Reported crashes in Hughson: 2021: 21, 2022: 27, 2023: 28, 2024: 22, 2025: 40. 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 Hughson?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Hughson is 3 p.m.. 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Hughson?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 138 crashes: failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 20%, unsafe speed 14%, running a red light or stop sign 13%, unsafe turning or lane change 11%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Hughson?

1 crash killed someone in 138 reported crashes in Hughson from 2021–2025, and 56 crashes injured someone.

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

3 involved a pedestrian (2%), 2 involved a bicyclist (1%), 1 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 138 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.