Car crash statistics in Redondo Beach, 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: 2,585 crashes were reported in Redondo Beach from 2021–2025, 1,184 with an injury and 9 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 2,585 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change23% · 607
• Unsafe speed18% · 477
• Driving under the influence16% · 406
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 364
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 214

By type of collision: broadside 26%, rear end 25%, side swipe 24%, hit object 13%.

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

• 113 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 227 crashes (9%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 83 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Redondo Beach each year?

Reported crashes in Redondo Beach: 2021: 519, 2022: 596, 2023: 456, 2024: 518, 2025: 496. 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 Redondo Beach?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Redondo Beach is 5 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Redondo Beach?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,585 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 23%, unsafe speed 18%, driving under the influence 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Redondo Beach?

9 crashes killed someone in 2,585 reported crashes in Redondo Beach from 2021–2025, and 1,184 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Redondo Beach involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

113 involved a pedestrian (4%), 227 involved a bicyclist (9%), 83 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 2,585 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.