Car crash statistics in Huntington 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: 7,928 crashes were reported in Huntington Beach from 2021–2025, 3,841 with an injury and 69 with a death. 48% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 48% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 5% 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 7,928 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed18% · 1,392
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 1,174
• Driving under the influence14% · 1,079
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 898
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 561

By type of collision: rear end 24%, broadside 22%, side swipe 16%, hit object 16%.

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

• 349 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 963 crashes (12%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 306 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Huntington Beach each year?

Reported crashes in Huntington Beach: 2021: 1,481, 2022: 1,484, 2023: 1,675, 2024: 1,725, 2025: 1,563. 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 Huntington Beach?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Huntington Beach is 2 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Huntington Beach?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,928 crashes: unsafe speed 18%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 14%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Huntington Beach?

69 crashes killed someone in 7,928 reported crashes in Huntington Beach from 2021–2025, and 3,841 crashes injured someone.

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

349 involved a pedestrian (4%), 963 involved a bicyclist (12%), 306 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 7,928 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.