Car crash statistics in Oakdale, 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: 605 crashes were reported in Oakdale from 2021–2025, 276 with an injury and 3 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 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.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 605 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed24% · 147
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 109
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 84
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 47
• Driving under the influence7% · 43

By type of collision: rear end 28%, broadside 28%, side swipe 16%, hit object 12%.

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

• 25 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 33 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 20 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Oakdale each year?

Reported crashes in Oakdale: 2021: 99, 2022: 106, 2023: 94, 2024: 128, 2025: 178. 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 Oakdale?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Oakdale is 2 p.m.. 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Oakdale?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 605 crashes: unsafe speed 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Oakdale?

3 crashes killed someone in 605 reported crashes in Oakdale from 2021–2025, and 276 crashes injured someone.

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

25 involved a pedestrian (4%), 33 involved a bicyclist (5%), 20 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 605 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.