Car crash statistics in Malibu, 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: 1,365 crashes were reported in Malibu from 2021–2025, 584 with an injury and 20 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 18% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 18% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 1,365 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed24% · 331
• Unsafe turning or lane change23% · 312
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 136
• Following too closely9% · 119
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side6% · 80

By type of collision: rear end 33%, side swipe 24%, broadside 18%, hit object 9%.

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

• 50 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 27 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 97 crashes (7%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Malibu each year?

Reported crashes in Malibu: 2021: 325, 2022: 291, 2023: 286, 2024: 277, 2025: 186. 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 Malibu?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Malibu is 3 p.m.. 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Malibu?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,365 crashes: unsafe speed 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 23%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, following too closely 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Malibu?

20 crashes killed someone in 1,365 reported crashes in Malibu from 2021–2025, and 584 crashes injured someone.

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

50 involved a pedestrian (4%), 27 involved a bicyclist (2%), 97 involved a motorcyclist (7%), of 1,365 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.