Car crash statistics in Port Hueneme, 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: 691 crashes were reported in Port Hueneme from 2021–2025, 275 with an injury. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

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 691 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed27% · 184
• Unsafe turning or lane change22% · 154
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 115
• Driving under the influence11% · 75
• Running a red light or stop sign5% · 34

By type of collision: rear end 30%, broadside 26%, side swipe 18%, hit object 15%.

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

• 14 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 20 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 14 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Port Hueneme each year?

Reported crashes in Port Hueneme: 2021: 174, 2022: 139, 2023: 123, 2024: 131, 2025: 124. 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 Port Hueneme?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Port Hueneme is 4 p.m.. 25% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Port Hueneme?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 691 crashes: unsafe speed 27%, unsafe turning or lane change 22%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, driving under the influence 11%, running a red light or stop sign 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Port Hueneme?

No deaths were reported in 691 reported crashes in Port Hueneme from 2021–2025, and 275 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Port Hueneme involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

14 involved a pedestrian (2%), 20 involved a bicyclist (3%), 14 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 691 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.