Car crash statistics in Long Beach, 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: 33,595 crashes were reported in Long Beach from 2021–2025, 13,692 with an injury and 186 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 30% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 30% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 25% 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 33,595 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed23% · 7,893
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 5,155
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side12% · 3,886
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 2,744
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 2,100

By type of collision: rear end 28%, side swipe 25%, broadside 23%, hit object 8%.

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

• 1,548 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 1,086 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 704 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Long Beach each year?

Reported crashes in Long Beach: 2021: 7,909, 2022: 7,294, 2023: 7,642, 2024: 6,566, 2025: 4,184. 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 Long Beach?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Long Beach is 5 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Long Beach?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 33,595 crashes: unsafe speed 23%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Long Beach?

186 crashes killed someone in 33,595 reported crashes in Long Beach from 2021–2025, and 13,692 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Long Beach involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

1,548 involved a pedestrian (5%), 1,086 involved a bicyclist (3%), 704 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 33,595 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.