Car crash statistics in Redwood City, 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: 3,428 crashes were reported in Redwood City from 2021–2025, 1,457 with an injury and 13 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (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.).
• 36% 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 3,428 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed31% · 1,073
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 695
• Driving under the influence9% · 319
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 284
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 233

By type of collision: rear end 34%, side swipe 25%, hit object 14%, broadside 11%.

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

• 161 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 199 crashes (6%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 64 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Redwood City each year?

Reported crashes in Redwood City: 2021: 563, 2022: 694, 2023: 746, 2024: 739, 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 Redwood City?

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

What causes crashes in Redwood City?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,428 crashes: unsafe speed 31%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Redwood City?

13 crashes killed someone in 3,428 reported crashes in Redwood City from 2021–2025, and 1,457 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Redwood City involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

161 involved a pedestrian (5%), 199 involved a bicyclist (6%), 64 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,428 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.