Car crash statistics in Martinez, 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: 1,526 crashes were reported in Martinez from 2021–2025, 522 with an injury and 14 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (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.).
• 51% 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 1,526 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change30% · 464
• Unsafe speed23% · 355
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 174
• Driving under the influence7% · 107
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 79

By type of collision: hit object 28%, side swipe 24%, rear end 24%, broadside 12%.

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

• 41 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 27 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 33 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Martinez each year?

Reported crashes in Martinez: 2021: 330, 2022: 302, 2023: 252, 2024: 340, 2025: 302. 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 Martinez?

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

What causes crashes in Martinez?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,526 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 30%, unsafe speed 23%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, driving under the influence 7%, running a red light or stop sign 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Martinez?

14 crashes killed someone in 1,526 reported crashes in Martinez from 2021–2025, and 522 crashes injured someone.

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

41 involved a pedestrian (3%), 27 involved a bicyclist (2%), 33 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,526 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.