Car crash statistics in Placentia, 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: 2,136 crashes were reported in Placentia from 2021–2025, 797 with an injury and 7 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 17% 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 2,136 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed24% · 508
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 341
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 259
• Driving under the influence9% · 194
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 189

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 24%, side swipe 22%, hit object 16%.

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

• 59 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 43 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 40 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Placentia each year?

Reported crashes in Placentia: 2021: 416, 2022: 454, 2023: 414, 2024: 455, 2025: 397. 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 Placentia?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Placentia is 2 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Placentia?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,136 crashes: unsafe speed 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Placentia?

7 crashes killed someone in 2,136 reported crashes in Placentia from 2021–2025, and 797 crashes injured someone.

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

59 involved a pedestrian (3%), 43 involved a bicyclist (2%), 40 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,136 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.