Car crash statistics in Pomona, 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: 12,741 crashes were reported in Pomona from 2021–2025, 4,805 with an injury and 96 with a death. 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 38% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (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.).
• 43% 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 12,741 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 3,529
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 2,429
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side13% · 1,616
• Driving under the influence8% · 974
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 967

By type of collision: rear end 33%, side swipe 27%, broadside 17%, hit object 14%.

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

• 368 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 245 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 335 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Pomona each year?

Reported crashes in Pomona: 2021: 3,063, 2022: 2,809, 2023: 2,177, 2024: 2,348, 2025: 2,344. 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 Pomona?

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

What causes crashes in Pomona?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 12,741 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 13%, driving under the influence 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Pomona?

96 crashes killed someone in 12,741 reported crashes in Pomona from 2021–2025, and 4,805 crashes injured someone.

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

368 involved a pedestrian (3%), 245 involved a bicyclist (2%), 335 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 12,741 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.