Car crash statistics in Los Banos, 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: 1,491 crashes were reported in Los Banos from 2021–2025, 559 with an injury and 8 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 1,491 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change26% · 382
• Unsafe speed21% · 308
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn20% · 300
• Driving under the influence7% · 102
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 90

By type of collision: rear end 28%, broadside 26%, side swipe 19%, hit object 11%.

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

• 56 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 44 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 23 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Los Banos each year?

Reported crashes in Los Banos: 2021: 462, 2022: 421, 2023: 425, 2024: 165, 2025: 18. 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 Banos?

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

What causes crashes in Los Banos?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,491 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 26%, unsafe speed 21%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 20%, driving under the influence 7%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Los Banos?

8 crashes killed someone in 1,491 reported crashes in Los Banos from 2021–2025, and 559 crashes injured someone.

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

56 involved a pedestrian (4%), 44 involved a bicyclist (3%), 23 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,491 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.