Car crash statistics in Los Angeles, 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: 142,501 crashes were reported in Los Angeles from 2021–2025, 57,853 with an injury and 1,613 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 54% 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 142,501 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 54,055
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 23,079
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side14% · 19,568
• Driving under the influence9% · 12,890
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn4% · 6,165

By type of collision: rear end 36%, side swipe 29%, hit object 13%, broadside 10%.

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

• 7,529 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 2,582 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 4,840 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Los Angeles each year?

Reported crashes in Los Angeles: 2021: 30,033, 2022: 27,110, 2023: 26,614, 2024: 28,834, 2025: 29,910. 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 Los Angeles?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Los Angeles is 5 p.m.. 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Los Angeles?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 142,501 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 14%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 4%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Los Angeles?

1,613 crashes killed someone in 142,501 reported crashes in Los Angeles from 2021–2025, and 57,853 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Los Angeles involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

7,529 involved a pedestrian (5%), 2,582 involved a bicyclist (2%), 4,840 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 142,501 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.