Car crash statistics in Oakley, 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: 1,162 crashes were reported in Oakley from 2021–2025, 263 with an injury and 12 with a death. 23% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 23% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (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.).

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 1,162 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed20% · 228
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 222
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 130
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 116
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 115

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 23%, hit object 23%, side swipe 15%.

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

• 36 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 35 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 28 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Oakley each year?

Reported crashes in Oakley: 2021: 203, 2022: 244, 2023: 252, 2024: 222, 2025: 241. 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 Oakley?

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

What causes crashes in Oakley?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,162 crashes: unsafe speed 20%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, running a red light or stop sign 10%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Oakley?

12 crashes killed someone in 1,162 reported crashes in Oakley from 2021–2025, and 263 crashes injured someone.

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

36 involved a pedestrian (3%), 35 involved a bicyclist (3%), 28 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,162 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.