Car crash statistics in Paso Robles, 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: 2,916 crashes were reported in Paso Robles from 2021–2025, 459 with an injury and 12 with a death. 16% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 16% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 11% 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 2,916 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 810
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 374
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 368
• Driving under the influence9% · 275
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side6% · 189

By type of collision: rear end 33%, side swipe 21%, broadside 21%, hit object 16%.

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

• 55 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 34 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 42 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Paso Robles each year?

Reported crashes in Paso Robles: 2021: 572, 2022: 458, 2023: 628, 2024: 619, 2025: 639. 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 Paso Robles?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Paso Robles is 3 p.m.. 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Paso Robles?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,916 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, driving under the influence 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Paso Robles?

12 crashes killed someone in 2,916 reported crashes in Paso Robles from 2021–2025, and 459 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Paso Robles involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

55 involved a pedestrian (2%), 34 involved a bicyclist (1%), 42 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 2,916 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.