Car crash statistics in Pacifica, 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: 829 crashes were reported in Pacifica from 2021–2025, 390 with an injury and 4 with a death. 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 36% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 36% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (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 829 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change34% · 280
• Unsafe speed17% · 145
• Driving under the influence16% · 130
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn7% · 55
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side5% · 40

By type of collision: side swipe 29%, hit object 24%, rear end 21%, broadside 10%.

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

• 37 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian.
• 35 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist.
• 35 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Pacifica each year?

Reported crashes in Pacifica: 2021: 141, 2022: 163, 2023: 161, 2024: 179, 2025: 185. 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 Pacifica?

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

What causes crashes in Pacifica?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 829 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 34%, unsafe speed 17%, driving under the influence 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 7%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Pacifica?

4 crashes killed someone in 829 reported crashes in Pacifica from 2021–2025, and 390 crashes injured someone.

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

37 involved a pedestrian (4%), 35 involved a bicyclist (4%), 35 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 829 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.