Car crash statistics in Lawndale, 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: 1,785 crashes were reported in Lawndale from 2021–2025, 606 with an injury and 9 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 26% 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 1,785 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed24% · 425
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 281
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 245
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side12% · 217
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 144

By type of collision: rear end 32%, side swipe 28%, broadside 18%, other 8%.

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

• 49 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 65 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 43 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Lawndale each year?

Reported crashes in Lawndale: 2021: 352, 2022: 314, 2023: 383, 2024: 385, 2025: 351. 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 Lawndale?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Lawndale is 3 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Lawndale?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,785 crashes: unsafe speed 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 12%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Lawndale?

9 crashes killed someone in 1,785 reported crashes in Lawndale from 2021–2025, and 606 crashes injured someone.

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

49 involved a pedestrian (3%), 65 involved a bicyclist (4%), 43 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,785 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.