Car crash statistics in Napa, 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: 2,671 crashes were reported in Napa from 2021–2025, 1,226 with an injury and 9 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 6% 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 2,671 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 488
• Driving under the influence17% · 451
• Unsafe speed16% · 428
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 314
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 169

By type of collision: rear end 26%, broadside 23%, side swipe 19%, hit object 18%.

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

• 139 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 115 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 66 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Napa each year?

Reported crashes in Napa: 2021: 493, 2022: 510, 2023: 541, 2024: 584, 2025: 543. 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 Napa?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Napa is 4 p.m.. 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Napa?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,671 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 18%, driving under the influence 17%, unsafe speed 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Napa?

9 crashes killed someone in 2,671 reported crashes in Napa from 2021–2025, and 1,226 crashes injured someone.

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

139 involved a pedestrian (5%), 115 involved a bicyclist (4%), 66 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,671 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.