Car crash statistics in Rancho Cordova, 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: 3,444 crashes were reported in Rancho Cordova from 2021–2025, 1,262 with an injury and 47 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 5% 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 3,444 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 870
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 599
• Running a red light or stop sign14% · 482
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 326
• Driving under the influence8% · 286

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 26%, side swipe 18%, hit object 13%.

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

• 130 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 123 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 96 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Rancho Cordova each year?

Reported crashes in Rancho Cordova: 2021: 720, 2022: 658, 2023: 662, 2024: 718, 2025: 686. 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 Rancho Cordova?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Rancho Cordova is 3 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Rancho Cordova?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,444 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, running a red light or stop sign 14%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Rancho Cordova?

47 crashes killed someone in 3,444 reported crashes in Rancho Cordova from 2021–2025, and 1,262 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Rancho Cordova involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

130 involved a pedestrian (4%), 123 involved a bicyclist (4%), 96 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 3,444 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.