Car crash statistics in Irvine, 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: 9,158 crashes were reported in Irvine from 2021–2025, 3,831 with an injury and 59 with a death. 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 48% 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 9,158 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 3,497
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 1,348
• Driving under the influence10% · 876
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 817
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 753

By type of collision: rear end 35%, hit object 20%, side swipe 19%, broadside 15%.

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

• 236 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 482 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 275 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Irvine each year?

Reported crashes in Irvine: 2021: 1,622, 2022: 1,710, 2023: 1,798, 2024: 1,921, 2025: 2,107. 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 Irvine?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Irvine is 5 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Irvine?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 9,158 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Irvine?

59 crashes killed someone in 9,158 reported crashes in Irvine from 2021–2025, and 3,831 crashes injured someone.

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

236 involved a pedestrian (3%), 482 involved a bicyclist (5%), 275 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 9,158 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.