Car crash statistics in Riverside, 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: 28,108 crashes were reported in Riverside from 2021–2025, 9,553 with an injury and 170 with a death. 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 34% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 35% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 39% 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 28,108 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 8,271
• Unsafe turning or lane change29% · 8,026
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 1,969
• Driving under the influence7% · 1,907
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 1,859

By type of collision: rear end 36%, side swipe 26%, broadside 16%, hit object 14%.

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

• 647 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 386 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 845 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Riverside each year?

Reported crashes in Riverside: 2021: 5,370, 2022: 5,516, 2023: 5,577, 2024: 6,007, 2025: 5,638. 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 Riverside?

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

What causes crashes in Riverside?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 28,108 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 29%, running a red light or stop sign 7%, driving under the influence 7%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Riverside?

170 crashes killed someone in 28,108 reported crashes in Riverside from 2021–2025, and 9,553 crashes injured someone.

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

647 involved a pedestrian (2%), 386 involved a bicyclist (1%), 845 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 28,108 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.