Car crash statistics in Richmond, 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: 7,528 crashes were reported in Richmond from 2021–2025, 2,188 with an injury and 46 with a death. 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 39% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 29% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 39% (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.).
• 40% 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 7,528 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 2,095
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side17% · 1,311
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 1,114
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 611
• Driving under the influence6% · 488

By type of collision: rear end 30%, side swipe 28%, broadside 17%, hit object 13%.

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

• 230 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 147 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 176 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Richmond each year?

Reported crashes in Richmond: 2021: 1,436, 2022: 1,323, 2023: 1,513, 2024: 1,640, 2025: 1,616. 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 Richmond?

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

What causes crashes in Richmond?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,528 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 17%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, driving under the influence 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Richmond?

46 crashes killed someone in 7,528 reported crashes in Richmond from 2021–2025, and 2,188 crashes injured someone.

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

230 involved a pedestrian (3%), 147 involved a bicyclist (2%), 176 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 7,528 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.