Car crash statistics in Monterey, 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: 2,121 crashes were reported in Monterey from 2021–2025, 646 with an injury and 6 with a death. 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (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 2,121 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 511
• Unsafe speed19% · 396
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 257
• Unsafe starting or backing9% · 201
• Driving under the influence9% · 189

By type of collision: side swipe 28%, rear end 25%, broadside 22%, hit object 14%.

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

• 81 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 78 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 59 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Monterey each year?

Reported crashes in Monterey: 2021: 363, 2022: 399, 2023: 411, 2024: 499, 2025: 449. 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 Monterey?

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

What causes crashes in Monterey?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,121 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 24%, unsafe speed 19%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, unsafe starting or backing 9%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Monterey?

6 crashes killed someone in 2,121 reported crashes in Monterey from 2021–2025, and 646 crashes injured someone.

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

81 involved a pedestrian (4%), 78 involved a bicyclist (4%), 59 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 2,121 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.