Car crash statistics in Oxnard, 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: 8,336 crashes were reported in Oxnard from 2021–2025, 4,866 with an injury and 38 with a death. 58% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 58% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 10% 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 8,336 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed21% · 1,737
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 1,334
• Driving under the influence15% · 1,221
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 1,064
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 833

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 27%, side swipe 18%, hit object 10%.

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

• 379 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 396 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 237 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Oxnard each year?

Reported crashes in Oxnard: 2021: 1,677, 2022: 1,631, 2023: 1,667, 2024: 1,843, 2025: 1,518. 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 Oxnard?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Oxnard is 4 p.m.. 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Oxnard?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 8,336 crashes: unsafe speed 21%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, driving under the influence 15%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, running a red light or stop sign 10%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Oxnard?

38 crashes killed someone in 8,336 reported crashes in Oxnard from 2021–2025, and 4,866 crashes injured someone.

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

379 involved a pedestrian (5%), 396 involved a bicyclist (5%), 237 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 8,336 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.