Car crash statistics in Newark, 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: 1,441 crashes were reported in Newark from 2021–2025, 570 with an injury and 11 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 12% 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 1,441 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change29% · 421
• Unsafe speed28% · 410
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 132
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 119
• Driving under the influence8% · 114

By type of collision: rear end 25%, hit object 21%, side swipe 21%, broadside 21%.

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

• 24 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 69 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 33 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Newark each year?

Reported crashes in Newark: 2021: 295, 2022: 296, 2023: 261, 2024: 334, 2025: 255. 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 Newark?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Newark is 5 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Newark?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,441 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 29%, unsafe speed 28%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Newark?

11 crashes killed someone in 1,441 reported crashes in Newark from 2021–2025, and 570 crashes injured someone.

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

24 involved a pedestrian (2%), 69 involved a bicyclist (5%), 33 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,441 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.