Car crash statistics in Indio, 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: 2,010 crashes were reported in Indio from 2021–2025, 927 with an injury and 40 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 34% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 9% 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 2,010 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 479
• Driving under the influence18% · 360
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 285
• Unsafe speed13% · 256
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 201

By type of collision: broadside 27%, hit object 23%, rear end 18%, side swipe 14%.

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

• 96 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 85 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 42 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Indio each year?

Reported crashes in Indio: 2021: 416, 2022: 361, 2023: 416, 2024: 390, 2025: 427. 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 Indio?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Indio is 5 p.m.. 34% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Indio?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,010 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 24%, driving under the influence 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, unsafe speed 13%, running a red light or stop sign 10%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Indio?

40 crashes killed someone in 2,010 reported crashes in Indio from 2021–2025, and 927 crashes injured someone.

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

96 involved a pedestrian (5%), 85 involved a bicyclist (4%), 42 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,010 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.