Car crash statistics in Norwalk, 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: 7,317 crashes were reported in Norwalk from 2021–2025, 2,093 with an injury and 34 with a death. 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 35% 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 7,317 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change28% · 2,081
• Unsafe speed24% · 1,750
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 783
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 772
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 590

By type of collision: rear end 31%, side swipe 29%, broadside 21%, hit object 10%.

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

• 154 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 138 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 144 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Norwalk each year?

Reported crashes in Norwalk: 2021: 1,437, 2022: 1,537, 2023: 1,483, 2024: 1,451, 2025: 1,409. 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 Norwalk?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Norwalk is 5 p.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Norwalk?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,317 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 28%, unsafe speed 24%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Norwalk?

34 crashes killed someone in 7,317 reported crashes in Norwalk from 2021–2025, and 2,093 crashes injured someone.

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

154 involved a pedestrian (2%), 138 involved a bicyclist (2%), 144 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 7,317 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.