Car crash statistics in Ojai, 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: 423 crashes were reported in Ojai from 2021–2025, 142 with an injury and 1 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 423 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed23% · 99
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 72
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 52
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 45
• Driving under the influence9% · 39

By type of collision: rear end 25%, side swipe 23%, broadside 21%, hit object 19%.

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

• 14 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 41 crashes (10%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 15 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Ojai each year?

Reported crashes in Ojai: 2021: 73, 2022: 83, 2023: 78, 2024: 87, 2025: 102. 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 Ojai?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Ojai is 3 p.m.. 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Ojai?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 423 crashes: unsafe speed 23%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Ojai?

1 crash killed someone in 423 reported crashes in Ojai from 2021–2025, and 142 crashes injured someone.

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

14 involved a pedestrian (3%), 41 involved a bicyclist (10%), 15 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 423 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.