Car crash statistics in Inglewood, 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: 5,694 crashes were reported in Inglewood from 2021–2025, 2,430 with an injury and 46 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 21% 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 5,694 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed35% · 1,967
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 1,153
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 526
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 479
• Driving under the influence6% · 329

By type of collision: rear end 26%, side swipe 22%, broadside 21%, hit object 14%.

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

• 386 crashes (7%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 192 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 144 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Inglewood each year?

Reported crashes in Inglewood: 2021: 1,061, 2022: 1,069, 2023: 1,274, 2024: 1,184, 2025: 1,106. 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 Inglewood?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Inglewood is 5 p.m.. 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Inglewood?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,694 crashes: unsafe speed 35%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, driving under the influence 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Inglewood?

46 crashes killed someone in 5,694 reported crashes in Inglewood from 2021–2025, and 2,430 crashes injured someone.

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

386 involved a pedestrian (7%), 192 involved a bicyclist (3%), 144 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 5,694 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.