Car crash statistics in Manteca, 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: 2,953 crashes were reported in Manteca from 2021–2025, 1,456 with an injury and 24 with a death. 49% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 49% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 39% 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 2,953 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed38% · 1,112
• Driving under the influence14% · 402
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 385
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 244
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side6% · 188

By type of collision: rear end 37%, broadside 18%, hit object 16%, side swipe 15%.

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

• 100 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 91 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 121 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Manteca each year?

Reported crashes in Manteca: 2021: 710, 2022: 519, 2023: 586, 2024: 552, 2025: 586. 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 Manteca?

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

What causes crashes in Manteca?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,953 crashes: unsafe speed 38%, driving under the influence 14%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Manteca?

24 crashes killed someone in 2,953 reported crashes in Manteca from 2021–2025, and 1,456 crashes injured someone.

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

100 involved a pedestrian (3%), 91 involved a bicyclist (3%), 121 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 2,953 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.