Car crash statistics in Murrieta, 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: 4,905 crashes were reported in Murrieta from 2021–2025, 1,993 with an injury and 44 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 30% 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 4,905 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed31% · 1,531
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 773
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 425
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 416
• Driving under the influence8% · 407

By type of collision: rear end 35%, side swipe 21%, broadside 19%, hit object 16%.

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

• 104 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 162 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 206 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Murrieta each year?

Reported crashes in Murrieta: 2021: 1,034, 2022: 1,006, 2023: 997, 2024: 1,030, 2025: 838. 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 Murrieta?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Murrieta is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Murrieta?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,905 crashes: unsafe speed 31%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, running a red light or stop sign 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Murrieta?

44 crashes killed someone in 4,905 reported crashes in Murrieta from 2021–2025, and 1,993 crashes injured someone.

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

104 involved a pedestrian (2%), 162 involved a bicyclist (3%), 206 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 4,905 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.