Car crash statistics in Moreno Valley, 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: 9,326 crashes were reported in Moreno Valley from 2021–2025, 4,161 with an injury and 71 with a death. 45% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 45% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 18% 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 9,326 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 2,305
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 1,834
• Driving under the influence12% · 1,103
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 864
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 742

By type of collision: rear end 32%, broadside 20%, hit object 18%, side swipe 17%.

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

• 322 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 120 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 266 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Moreno Valley each year?

Reported crashes in Moreno Valley: 2021: 1,772, 2022: 1,793, 2023: 1,853, 2024: 2,013, 2025: 1,895. 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 Moreno Valley?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Moreno Valley is 3 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Moreno Valley?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 9,326 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, driving under the influence 12%, running a red light or stop sign 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Moreno Valley?

71 crashes killed someone in 9,326 reported crashes in Moreno Valley from 2021–2025, and 4,161 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Moreno Valley involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

322 involved a pedestrian (3%), 120 involved a bicyclist (1%), 266 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 9,326 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.