Car crash statistics in Paramount, 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: 3,752 crashes were reported in Paramount from 2021–2025, 1,224 with an injury and 18 with a death. 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 24% 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 3,752 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change26% · 958
• Unsafe speed23% · 845
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 416
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 377
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 311

By type of collision: rear end 32%, side swipe 30%, broadside 20%, head-on 7%.

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

• 93 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 82 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 98 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Paramount each year?

Reported crashes in Paramount: 2021: 807, 2022: 829, 2023: 753, 2024: 674, 2025: 689. 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 Paramount?

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

What causes crashes in Paramount?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,752 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 26%, unsafe speed 23%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Paramount?

18 crashes killed someone in 3,752 reported crashes in Paramount from 2021–2025, and 1,224 crashes injured someone.

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

93 involved a pedestrian (2%), 82 involved a bicyclist (2%), 98 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 3,752 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.