Car crash statistics in Lathrop, 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: 2,351 crashes were reported in Lathrop from 2021–2025, 817 with an injury and 13 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 44% 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 2,351 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed36% · 841
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 433
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 259
• Driving under the influence9% · 200
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn5% · 127

By type of collision: rear end 30%, side swipe 27%, hit object 20%, broadside 11%.

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

• 35 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 66 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 49 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Lathrop each year?

Reported crashes in Lathrop: 2021: 396, 2022: 323, 2023: 507, 2024: 528, 2025: 597. 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 Lathrop?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Lathrop is 3 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Lathrop?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,351 crashes: unsafe speed 36%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Lathrop?

13 crashes killed someone in 2,351 reported crashes in Lathrop from 2021–2025, and 817 crashes injured someone.

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

35 involved a pedestrian (1%), 66 involved a bicyclist (3%), 49 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,351 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.