Car crash statistics in King City, 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: 567 crashes were reported in King City from 2021–2025, 134 with an injury. 24% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 38% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 24% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 38% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 13% 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 567 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change25% · 140
• Unsafe speed19% · 109
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 81
• Unsafe starting or backing10% · 57
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 29

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 26%, side swipe 22%, hit object 12%.

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

• 26 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 15 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 3 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in King City each year?

Reported crashes in King City: 2021: 143, 2022: 124, 2023: 105, 2024: 97, 2025: 98. 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 King City?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in King City is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in King City?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 567 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 25%, unsafe speed 19%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, unsafe starting or backing 10%, running a red light or stop sign 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in King City?

No deaths were reported in 567 reported crashes in King City from 2021–2025, and 134 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in King City involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

26 involved a pedestrian (5%), 15 involved a bicyclist (3%), 3 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 567 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.