Car crash statistics in Madera, 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: 4,036 crashes were reported in Madera from 2021–2025, 845 with an injury and 26 with a death. 21% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 21% (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 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 9% 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 4,036 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change25% · 1,019
• Unsafe speed20% · 806
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 689
• Driving under the influence13% · 518
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 282

By type of collision: broadside 27%, rear end 25%, side swipe 17%, hit object 17%.

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

• 141 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 103 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 60 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Madera each year?

Reported crashes in Madera: 2021: 1,086, 2022: 794, 2023: 703, 2024: 744, 2025: 709. 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 Madera?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Madera is 3 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Madera?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,036 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 25%, unsafe speed 20%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, driving under the influence 13%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Madera?

26 crashes killed someone in 4,036 reported crashes in Madera from 2021–2025, and 845 crashes injured someone.

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

141 involved a pedestrian (3%), 103 involved a bicyclist (3%), 60 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 4,036 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.