Car crash statistics in Irwindale, 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: 3,209 crashes were reported in Irwindale from 2021–2025, 935 with an injury and 16 with a death. 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 69% 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 3,209 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed41% · 1,306
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side24% · 761
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 404
• Driving under the influence5% · 172
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn4% · 128

By type of collision: rear end 38%, side swipe 30%, hit object 17%, broadside 10%.

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

• 18 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian.
• 21 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 56 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Irwindale each year?

Reported crashes in Irwindale: 2021: 689, 2022: 676, 2023: 616, 2024: 663, 2025: 565. 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 Irwindale?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Irwindale is 2 p.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Irwindale?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,209 crashes: unsafe speed 41%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, driving under the influence 5%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 4%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Irwindale?

16 crashes killed someone in 3,209 reported crashes in Irwindale from 2021–2025, and 935 crashes injured someone.

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

18 involved a pedestrian (1%), 21 involved a bicyclist (1%), 56 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,209 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.