Car crash statistics in Poway, 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: 656 crashes were reported in Poway from 2021–2025, 374 with an injury and 9 with a death. 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 8% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 8% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 656 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed24% · 158
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 104
• Running a red light or stop sign13% · 88
• Driving under the influence12% · 81
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 79

By type of collision: broadside 27%, hit object 25%, rear end 22%, side swipe 11%.

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

• 27 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian.
• 48 crashes (7%) involved a bicyclist.
• 22 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Poway each year?

Reported crashes in Poway: 2021: 139, 2022: 167, 2023: 139, 2024: 96, 2025: 115. 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 Poway?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Poway is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Poway?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 656 crashes: unsafe speed 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, running a red light or stop sign 13%, driving under the influence 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Poway?

9 crashes killed someone in 656 reported crashes in Poway from 2021–2025, and 374 crashes injured someone.

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

27 involved a pedestrian (4%), 48 involved a bicyclist (7%), 22 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 656 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.