Car crash statistics in Laguna Hills, 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: 1,752 crashes were reported in Laguna Hills from 2021–2025, 736 with an injury and 8 with a death. 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 48% 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 1,752 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 671
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 282
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 170
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 154
• Driving under the influence7% · 119

By type of collision: rear end 41%, side swipe 20%, broadside 16%, hit object 15%.

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

• 24 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian.
• 48 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 60 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Laguna Hills each year?

Reported crashes in Laguna Hills: 2021: 382, 2022: 371, 2023: 364, 2024: 365, 2025: 270. 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 Laguna Hills?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Laguna Hills is 4 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Laguna Hills?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,752 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, running a red light or stop sign 9%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Laguna Hills?

8 crashes killed someone in 1,752 reported crashes in Laguna Hills from 2021–2025, and 736 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Laguna Hills involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

24 involved a pedestrian (1%), 48 involved a bicyclist (3%), 60 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,752 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.