Car crash statistics in Palmdale, 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: 7,900 crashes were reported in Palmdale from 2021–2025, 3,641 with an injury and 94 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 23% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 7,900 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 1,684
• Unsafe speed19% · 1,534
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn15% · 1,150
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 685
• Driving under the influence8% · 666

By type of collision: rear end 28%, broadside 27%, side swipe 17%, hit object 15%.

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

• 202 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 64 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 196 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Palmdale each year?

Reported crashes in Palmdale: 2021: 1,691, 2022: 1,392, 2023: 1,386, 2024: 1,745, 2025: 1,686. 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 Palmdale?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Palmdale is 5 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Palmdale?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,900 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 21%, unsafe speed 19%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 15%, running a red light or stop sign 9%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Palmdale?

94 crashes killed someone in 7,900 reported crashes in Palmdale from 2021–2025, and 3,641 crashes injured someone.

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

202 involved a pedestrian (3%), 64 involved a bicyclist (1%), 196 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 7,900 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.