Car crash statistics in Pittsburg, 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: 3,017 crashes were reported in Pittsburg from 2021–2025, 921 with an injury and 27 with a death. 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 32% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 30% 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 3,017 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed32% · 953
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 530
• Driving under the influence12% · 367
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 276
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 206

By type of collision: rear end 29%, side swipe 22%, hit object 20%, broadside 14%.

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

• 99 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 57 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 74 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Pittsburg each year?

Reported crashes in Pittsburg: 2021: 664, 2022: 655, 2023: 606, 2024: 595, 2025: 497. 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 Pittsburg?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Pittsburg is 5 p.m.. 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Pittsburg?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,017 crashes: unsafe speed 32%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, driving under the influence 12%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Pittsburg?

27 crashes killed someone in 3,017 reported crashes in Pittsburg from 2021–2025, and 921 crashes injured someone.

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

99 involved a pedestrian (3%), 57 involved a bicyclist (2%), 74 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,017 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.