Car crash statistics in Ridgecrest, 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: 917 crashes were reported in Ridgecrest from 2021–2025, 310 with an injury and 9 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 12% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 12% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

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 917 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed23% · 212
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 139
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 131
• Running a red light or stop sign13% · 119
• Driving under the influence8% · 75

By type of collision: broadside 26%, rear end 24%, side swipe 17%, hit object 13%.

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

• 27 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 33 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 43 crashes (5%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Ridgecrest each year?

Reported crashes in Ridgecrest: 2021: 217, 2022: 216, 2023: 172, 2024: 176, 2025: 136. 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 Ridgecrest?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Ridgecrest is 5 p.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Ridgecrest?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 917 crashes: unsafe speed 23%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, running a red light or stop sign 13%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Ridgecrest?

9 crashes killed someone in 917 reported crashes in Ridgecrest from 2021–2025, and 310 crashes injured someone.

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

27 involved a pedestrian (3%), 33 involved a bicyclist (4%), 43 involved a motorcyclist (5%), of 917 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.