Car crash statistics in Riverbank, 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: 1,098 crashes were reported in Riverbank from 2021–2025, 450 with an injury and 5 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (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 1,098 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 276
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 187
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 181
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 78
• Driving under the influence7% · 74

By type of collision: rear end 32%, broadside 28%, side swipe 16%, hit object 13%.

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

• 28 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 21 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 35 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Riverbank each year?

Reported crashes in Riverbank: 2021: 169, 2022: 213, 2023: 222, 2024: 256, 2025: 238. 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 Riverbank?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Riverbank is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Riverbank?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,098 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, running a red light or stop sign 7%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Riverbank?

5 crashes killed someone in 1,098 reported crashes in Riverbank from 2021–2025, and 450 crashes injured someone.

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

28 involved a pedestrian (3%), 21 involved a bicyclist (2%), 35 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,098 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.