Car crash statistics in Lodi, 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: 1,542 crashes were reported in Lodi from 2021–2025, 676 with an injury and 20 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 35% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 13% 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 1,542 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Driving under the influence24% · 370
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 283
• Unsafe speed16% · 254
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 179
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 120

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 23%, hit object 17%, side swipe 16%.

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

• 90 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 57 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 39 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Lodi each year?

Reported crashes in Lodi: 2021: 293, 2022: 328, 2023: 327, 2024: 328, 2025: 266. 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 Lodi?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Lodi is 5 p.m.. 35% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Lodi?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,542 crashes: driving under the influence 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, unsafe speed 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Lodi?

20 crashes killed someone in 1,542 reported crashes in Lodi from 2021–2025, and 676 crashes injured someone.

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

90 involved a pedestrian (6%), 57 involved a bicyclist (4%), 39 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,542 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.