Car crash statistics in Rialto, 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: 7,308 crashes were reported in Rialto from 2021–2025, 2,205 with an injury and 71 with a death. 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 30% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 13% 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 7,308 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 2,072
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 1,177
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn15% · 1,080
• Driving under the influence12% · 873
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 683

By type of collision: rear end 29%, broadside 28%, side swipe 21%, hit object 13%.

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

• 173 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 104 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 131 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Rialto each year?

Reported crashes in Rialto: 2021: 1,224, 2022: 1,753, 2023: 1,564, 2024: 1,454, 2025: 1,313. 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 Rialto?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Rialto is 4 p.m.. 30% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Rialto?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,308 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 15%, driving under the influence 12%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Rialto?

71 crashes killed someone in 7,308 reported crashes in Rialto from 2021–2025, and 2,205 crashes injured someone.

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

173 involved a pedestrian (2%), 104 involved a bicyclist (1%), 131 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 7,308 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.