Car crash statistics in Laguna Woods, 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: 189 crashes were reported in Laguna Woods from 2021–2025, 108 with an injury and 4 with a death. 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (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 189 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed22% · 42
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 34
• Running a red light or stop sign14% · 27
• Driving under the influence10% · 18
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 15

By type of collision: hit object 26%, broadside 25%, rear end 24%, side swipe 13%.

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

• 6 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 14 crashes (7%) involved a bicyclist.
• 4 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Laguna Woods each year?

Reported crashes in Laguna Woods: 2021: 27, 2022: 35, 2023: 42, 2024: 36, 2025: 49. 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 Woods?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Laguna Woods is 2 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Laguna Woods?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 189 crashes: unsafe speed 22%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, running a red light or stop sign 14%, driving under the influence 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Laguna Woods?

4 crashes killed someone in 189 reported crashes in Laguna Woods from 2021–2025, and 108 crashes injured someone.

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

6 involved a pedestrian (3%), 14 involved a bicyclist (7%), 4 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 189 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.