Car crash statistics in Red Bluff, 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: 693 crashes were reported in Red Bluff from 2021–2025, 244 with an injury and 11 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 11% 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 693 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed24% · 163
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 111
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn16% · 110
• Driving under the influence11% · 76
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 41

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 25%, hit object 17%, side swipe 14%.

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

• 44 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 31 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 26 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Red Bluff each year?

Reported crashes in Red Bluff: 2021: 205, 2022: 144, 2023: 112, 2024: 122, 2025: 110. 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 Red Bluff?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Red Bluff is 3 p.m.. 19% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Red Bluff?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 693 crashes: unsafe speed 24%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 16%, driving under the influence 11%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Red Bluff?

11 crashes killed someone in 693 reported crashes in Red Bluff from 2021–2025, and 244 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Red Bluff involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

44 involved a pedestrian (6%), 31 involved a bicyclist (4%), 26 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 693 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.