Car crash statistics in Patterson, 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: 669 crashes were reported in Patterson from 2021–2025, 185 with an injury and 3 with a death. 28% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 28% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

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 669 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed14% · 92
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side13% · 89
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 88
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 76
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 56

By type of collision: rear end 25%, broadside 23%, side swipe 20%, hit object 17%.

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

• 25 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 18 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 15 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Patterson each year?

Reported crashes in Patterson: 2021: 121, 2022: 116, 2023: 134, 2024: 129, 2025: 169. 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 Patterson?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Patterson is 3 p.m.. 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Patterson?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 669 crashes: unsafe speed 14%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 13%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Patterson?

3 crashes killed someone in 669 reported crashes in Patterson from 2021–2025, and 185 crashes injured someone.

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

25 involved a pedestrian (4%), 18 involved a bicyclist (3%), 15 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 669 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.