Car crash statistics in Montebello, 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: 2,464 crashes were reported in Montebello from 2021–2025, 1,074 with an injury and 7 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 32% 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 2,464 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 616
• Unsafe turning or lane change23% · 569
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 287
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 228
• Driving under the influence8% · 195

By type of collision: rear end 29%, side swipe 25%, broadside 20%, hit object 13%.

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

• 98 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 66 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 75 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Montebello each year?

Reported crashes in Montebello: 2021: 191, 2022: 390, 2023: 656, 2024: 641, 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 Montebello?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Montebello is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Montebello?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,464 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 23%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Montebello?

7 crashes killed someone in 2,464 reported crashes in Montebello from 2021–2025, and 1,074 crashes injured someone.

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

98 involved a pedestrian (4%), 66 involved a bicyclist (3%), 75 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 2,464 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.