Car crash statistics in Perris, 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: 3,444 crashes were reported in Perris from 2021–2025, 1,513 with an injury and 33 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 20% 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 3,444 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 853
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 607
• Driving under the influence14% · 486
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 348
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 277

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 24%, hit object 23%, side swipe 15%.

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

• 104 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 53 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 101 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Perris each year?

Reported crashes in Perris: 2021: 769, 2022: 661, 2023: 706, 2024: 721, 2025: 587. 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 Perris?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Perris is 2 p.m.. 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Perris?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,444 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, driving under the influence 14%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Perris?

33 crashes killed someone in 3,444 reported crashes in Perris from 2021–2025, and 1,513 crashes injured someone.

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

104 involved a pedestrian (3%), 53 involved a bicyclist (2%), 101 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 3,444 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.