Car crash statistics in Newman, CA
- crashes, 2021–2025
- 135
- crashes, 2021–2025
- with an injury
- 51
- with an injury
- with a death
- 1
- with a death
Is Newman dangerous to drive?
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: 135 crashes were reported in Newman from 2021–2025, 51 with an injury and 1 with a death. 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about crashes in Newman
- 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
- 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
- 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Main causes of crashes in Newman
The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 135 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.
- Unsafe turning or lane change46% · 62
- Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn18% · 24
- Unsafe starting or backing10% · 13
- Driving under the influence6% · 8
- Unsafe speed4% · 6
By type of collision: side swipe 25%, broadside 22%, rear end 20%, hit object 15%.
What time crashes happen in Newman
Crashes in Newman by year
| Year | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | |
| 2022 | 30 | |
| 2023 | 32 | |
| 2024 | 20 | |
| 2025 | 22 |
The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.
People on foot, on bikes and on motorcycles in Newman
- 7 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
- 6 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist.
Common questions about crashes in Newman
- How many car accidents happen in Newman each year?
- Reported crashes in Newman: 2021: 31, 2022: 30, 2023: 32, 2024: 20, 2025: 22. 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 Newman?
- The busiest hour for reported crashes in Newman is 3 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- What causes crashes in Newman?
- The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 135 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 46%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 18%, unsafe starting or backing 10%, driving under the influence 6%, unsafe speed 4%.
- How many people were killed in crashes in Newman?
- 1 crash killed someone in 135 reported crashes in Newman from 2021–2025, and 51 crashes injured someone.
- How many crashes in Newman involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?
- 7 involved a pedestrian (5%), 6 involved a bicyclist (4%), of 135 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.
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Every crash police reported is counted, whatever the vehicles. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-01. How the data works.