Car crash statistics in Nevada City, 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: 102 crashes were reported in Nevada City from 2021–2025, 44 with an injury and 1 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 12 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 50% 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 102 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change28% · 29
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn18% · 18
• Driving under the influence16% · 16
• Unsafe speed14% · 14
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 6

By type of collision: hit object 38%, broadside 23%, rear end 16%, overturned 9%.

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

• 2 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 4 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Nevada City each year?

Reported crashes in Nevada City: 2021: 22, 2022: 15, 2023: 21, 2024: 17, 2025: 27. 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 Nevada City?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Nevada City is 12 p.m.. 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Nevada City?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 102 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 28%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 18%, driving under the influence 16%, unsafe speed 14%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Nevada City?

1 crash killed someone in 102 reported crashes in Nevada City from 2021–2025, and 44 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Nevada City involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

2 involved a pedestrian (2%), 4 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 102 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.