Car crash statistics in La Quinta, 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: 2,427 crashes were reported in La Quinta from 2021–2025, 607 with an injury and 11 with a death. 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 25% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 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 2,427 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed17% · 421
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 316
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 277
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 252
• Driving under the influence9% · 226

By type of collision: rear end 27%, side swipe 23%, broadside 22%, hit object 20%.

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

• 58 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 44 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 30 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in La Quinta each year?

Reported crashes in La Quinta: 2021: 451, 2022: 513, 2023: 541, 2024: 527, 2025: 395. 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 Quinta?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in La Quinta is 2 p.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in La Quinta?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,427 crashes: unsafe speed 17%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in La Quinta?

11 crashes killed someone in 2,427 reported crashes in La Quinta from 2021–2025, and 607 crashes injured someone.

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

58 involved a pedestrian (2%), 44 involved a bicyclist (2%), 30 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 2,427 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.