Car crash statistics in Orange, 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: 8,423 crashes were reported in Orange from 2021–2025, 3,745 with an injury and 53 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 40% 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 8,423 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed34% · 2,826
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 1,367
• Driving under the influence13% · 1,131
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 703
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 699

By type of collision: rear end 34%, side swipe 21%, hit object 18%, broadside 18%.

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

• 255 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 192 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 298 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Orange each year?

Reported crashes in Orange: 2021: 1,608, 2022: 1,635, 2023: 1,820, 2024: 1,621, 2025: 1,739. 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 Orange?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Orange is 5 p.m.. 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Orange?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 8,423 crashes: unsafe speed 34%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, driving under the influence 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Orange?

53 crashes killed someone in 8,423 reported crashes in Orange from 2021–2025, and 3,745 crashes injured someone.

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

255 involved a pedestrian (3%), 192 involved a bicyclist (2%), 298 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 8,423 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.