Car crash statistics in Oceanside, 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: 7,399 crashes were reported in Oceanside from 2021–2025, 3,765 with an injury and 61 with a death. 51% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 51% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 22% 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 7,399 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed31% · 2,275
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 1,094
• Driving under the influence13% · 969
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 596
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 447

By type of collision: rear end 33%, side swipe 21%, broadside 14%, hit object 14%.

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

• 260 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian.
• 430 crashes (6%) involved a bicyclist.
• 480 crashes (6%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Oceanside each year?

Reported crashes in Oceanside: 2021: 1,409, 2022: 1,367, 2023: 1,437, 2024: 1,575, 2025: 1,611. 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 Oceanside?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Oceanside is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Oceanside?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,399 crashes: unsafe speed 31%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 13%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Oceanside?

61 crashes killed someone in 7,399 reported crashes in Oceanside from 2021–2025, and 3,765 crashes injured someone.

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

260 involved a pedestrian (4%), 430 involved a bicyclist (6%), 480 involved a motorcyclist (6%), of 7,399 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.