Car crash statistics in Indian Wells, 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: 474 crashes were reported in Indian Wells from 2021–2025, 136 with an injury and 1 with a death. 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 19% (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 474 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 181
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 49
• Driving under the influence9% · 44
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 42
• Unsafe turning or lane change9% · 41

By type of collision: rear end 47%, side swipe 19%, hit object 16%, broadside 14%.

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

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

How many car accidents happen in Indian Wells each year?

Reported crashes in Indian Wells: 2021: 47, 2022: 87, 2023: 111, 2024: 115, 2025: 114. 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 Indian Wells?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Indian Wells is 3 p.m.. 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Indian Wells?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 474 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 9%, unsafe turning or lane change 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Indian Wells?

1 crash killed someone in 474 reported crashes in Indian Wells from 2021–2025, and 136 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Indian Wells involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

3 involved a pedestrian (1%), 2 involved a bicyclist (under 1%), 7 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 474 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.