Car crash statistics in Petaluma, 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: 1,510 crashes were reported in Petaluma from 2021–2025, 923 with an injury and 11 with a death. 61% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 61% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 28% 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 1,510 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 434
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 242
• Driving under the influence12% · 175
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 173
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 113

By type of collision: rear end 30%, hit object 22%, broadside 19%, side swipe 15%.

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

• 71 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 110 crashes (7%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 57 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Petaluma each year?

Reported crashes in Petaluma: 2021: 418, 2022: 399, 2023: 268, 2024: 177, 2025: 248. 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 Petaluma?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Petaluma is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Petaluma?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,510 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, driving under the influence 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Petaluma?

11 crashes killed someone in 1,510 reported crashes in Petaluma from 2021–2025, and 923 crashes injured someone.

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

71 involved a pedestrian (5%), 110 involved a bicyclist (7%), 57 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 1,510 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.