Car crash statistics in Pismo Beach, 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: 972 crashes were reported in Pismo Beach from 2021–2025, 291 with an injury and 6 with a death. 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 15% (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.).
• 51% 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 972 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed37% · 359
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 194
• Driving under the influence9% · 90
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 88
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 68

By type of collision: rear end 35%, hit object 22%, side swipe 18%, broadside 12%.

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

• 19 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 42 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 27 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Pismo Beach each year?

Reported crashes in Pismo Beach: 2021: 225, 2022: 203, 2023: 174, 2024: 171, 2025: 199. 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 Pismo Beach?

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

What causes crashes in Pismo Beach?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 972 crashes: unsafe speed 37%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Pismo Beach?

6 crashes killed someone in 972 reported crashes in Pismo Beach from 2021–2025, and 291 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Pismo Beach involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

19 involved a pedestrian (2%), 42 involved a bicyclist (4%), 27 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 972 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.