Car crash statistics in Lancaster, 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: 9,882 crashes were reported in Lancaster from 2021–2025, 5,103 with an injury and 110 with a death. 52% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 52% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (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 9,882 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn21% · 2,060
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 1,849
• Unsafe speed15% · 1,517
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 798
• Driving under the influence7% · 662

By type of collision: broadside 29%, rear end 25%, side swipe 18%, hit object 12%.

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

• 306 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 137 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 252 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Lancaster each year?

Reported crashes in Lancaster: 2021: 2,175, 2022: 1,970, 2023: 1,772, 2024: 1,911, 2025: 2,054. 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 Lancaster?

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

What causes crashes in Lancaster?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 9,882 crashes: failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 21%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, unsafe speed 15%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Lancaster?

110 crashes killed someone in 9,882 reported crashes in Lancaster from 2021–2025, and 5,103 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Lancaster involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

306 involved a pedestrian (3%), 137 involved a bicyclist (1%), 252 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 9,882 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.