Car crash statistics in Lompoc, 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: 940 crashes were reported in Lompoc from 2021–2025, 479 with an injury and 4 with a death. 51% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 51% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 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 940 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 176
• Unsafe speed18% · 171
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 157
• Driving under the influence11% · 99
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 84

By type of collision: broadside 28%, rear end 26%, hit object 15%, side swipe 13%.

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

• 46 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 71 crashes (8%) involved a bicyclist.
• 29 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Lompoc each year?

Reported crashes in Lompoc: 2021: 190, 2022: 184, 2023: 213, 2024: 182, 2025: 171. 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 Lompoc?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Lompoc is 2 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Lompoc?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 940 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 19%, unsafe speed 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, driving under the influence 11%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Lompoc?

4 crashes killed someone in 940 reported crashes in Lompoc from 2021–2025, and 479 crashes injured someone.

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

46 involved a pedestrian (5%), 71 involved a bicyclist (8%), 29 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 940 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.