Car crash statistics in Pinole, 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: 682 crashes were reported in Pinole from 2021–2025, 264 with an injury and 7 with a death. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 88% 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 682 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed40% · 273
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 137
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side20% · 134
• Driving under the influence5% · 34
• Running a red light or stop sign2% · 16

By type of collision: rear end 43%, side swipe 33%, hit object 14%, broadside 4%.

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

• 13 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 3 crashes (under 1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 32 crashes (5%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Pinole each year?

Reported crashes in Pinole: 2021: 147, 2022: 129, 2023: 115, 2024: 132, 2025: 159. 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 Pinole?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Pinole is 5 p.m.. 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Pinole?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 682 crashes: unsafe speed 40%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 20%, driving under the influence 5%, running a red light or stop sign 2%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Pinole?

7 crashes killed someone in 682 reported crashes in Pinole from 2021–2025, and 264 crashes injured someone.

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

13 involved a pedestrian (2%), 3 involved a bicyclist (under 1%), 32 involved a motorcyclist (5%), of 682 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.