Car crash statistics in La Habra, 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: 2,403 crashes were reported in La Habra from 2021–2025, 1,120 with an injury and 15 with a death. 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (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 2,403 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change23% · 559
• Unsafe speed22% · 530
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 404
• Driving under the influence12% · 295
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 185

By type of collision: rear end 30%, broadside 26%, side swipe 20%, hit object 9%.

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

• 86 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian.
• 82 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 71 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in La Habra each year?

Reported crashes in La Habra: 2021: 413, 2022: 543, 2023: 547, 2024: 453, 2025: 447. 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 La Habra?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in La Habra is 5 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in La Habra?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,403 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 23%, unsafe speed 22%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, driving under the influence 12%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in La Habra?

15 crashes killed someone in 2,403 reported crashes in La Habra from 2021–2025, and 1,120 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in La Habra involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

86 involved a pedestrian (4%), 82 involved a bicyclist (3%), 71 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 2,403 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.