Car crash statistics in Norco, 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: 1,619 crashes were reported in Norco from 2021–2025, 517 with an injury and 12 with a death. 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 32% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 38% 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 1,619 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 474
• Unsafe turning or lane change26% · 428
• Driving under the influence8% · 123
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 121
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 88

By type of collision: rear end 32%, hit object 26%, side swipe 20%, broadside 13%.

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

• 36 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 22 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 46 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Norco each year?

Reported crashes in Norco: 2021: 339, 2022: 333, 2023: 313, 2024: 331, 2025: 303. 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 Norco?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Norco is 2 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Norco?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,619 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 26%, driving under the influence 8%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%, running a red light or stop sign 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Norco?

12 crashes killed someone in 1,619 reported crashes in Norco from 2021–2025, and 517 crashes injured someone.

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

36 involved a pedestrian (2%), 22 involved a bicyclist (1%), 46 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,619 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.