Car crash statistics in Livermore, 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: 5,553 crashes were reported in Livermore from 2021–2025, 1,796 with an injury and 23 with a death. 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 39% 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 5,553 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed31% · 1,746
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 964
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 630
• Driving under the influence8% · 427
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 366

By type of collision: rear end 37%, side swipe 24%, hit object 17%, broadside 16%.

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

• 103 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 157 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 101 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Livermore each year?

Reported crashes in Livermore: 2021: 1,107, 2022: 1,122, 2023: 1,148, 2024: 1,161, 2025: 1,015. 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 Livermore?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Livermore is 5 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Livermore?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,553 crashes: unsafe speed 31%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, driving under the influence 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Livermore?

23 crashes killed someone in 5,553 reported crashes in Livermore from 2021–2025, and 1,796 crashes injured someone.

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

103 involved a pedestrian (2%), 157 involved a bicyclist (3%), 101 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 5,553 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.