Car crash statistics in Kerman, 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: 317 crashes were reported in Kerman from 2021–2025, 48 with an injury and 1 with a death. 15% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 15% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 317 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change28% · 90
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn26% · 81
• Unsafe speed9% · 29
• Driving under the influence9% · 28
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 19

By type of collision: broadside 30%, side swipe 21%, rear end 21%, hit object 14%.

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

• 8 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 11 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 4 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Kerman each year?

Reported crashes in Kerman: 2021: 3, 2022: 2, 2023: 132, 2024: 92, 2025: 88. 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 Kerman?

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

What causes crashes in Kerman?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 317 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 28%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 26%, unsafe speed 9%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Kerman?

1 crash killed someone in 317 reported crashes in Kerman from 2021–2025, and 48 crashes injured someone.

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

8 involved a pedestrian (3%), 11 involved a bicyclist (3%), 4 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 317 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.