Car crash statistics in Menlo Park, 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: 2,138 crashes were reported in Menlo Park from 2021–2025, 848 with an injury and 6 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 42% 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 2,138 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed40% · 864
• Unsafe turning or lane change23% · 487
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 158
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 100
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn4% · 94

By type of collision: rear end 41%, side swipe 22%, hit object 14%, broadside 12%.

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

• 58 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 147 crashes (7%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 36 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Menlo Park each year?

Reported crashes in Menlo Park: 2021: 336, 2022: 421, 2023: 459, 2024: 484, 2025: 438. 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 Menlo Park?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Menlo Park is 8 a.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Menlo Park?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,138 crashes: unsafe speed 40%, unsafe turning or lane change 23%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%, running a red light or stop sign 5%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 4%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Menlo Park?

6 crashes killed someone in 2,138 reported crashes in Menlo Park from 2021–2025, and 848 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Menlo Park involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

58 involved a pedestrian (3%), 147 involved a bicyclist (7%), 36 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,138 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.