Car crash statistics in Oakland, 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: 29,995 crashes were reported in Oakland from 2021–2025, 10,412 with an injury and 181 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 38% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 38% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 32% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 29,995 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 7,639
• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 7,288
• Running a red light or stop sign12% · 3,628
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 3,428
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 2,044

By type of collision: side swipe 28%, rear end 26%, broadside 19%, hit object 11%.

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

• 1,279 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 664 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 796 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Oakland each year?

Reported crashes in Oakland: 2021: 6,155, 2022: 6,013, 2023: 6,272, 2024: 5,995, 2025: 5,560. 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 Oakland?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Oakland is 5 p.m.. 32% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Oakland?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 29,995 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 24%, running a red light or stop sign 12%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Oakland?

181 crashes killed someone in 29,995 reported crashes in Oakland from 2021–2025, and 10,412 crashes injured someone.

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

1,279 involved a pedestrian (4%), 664 involved a bicyclist (2%), 796 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 29,995 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.