Car crash statistics in Rocklin, 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: 2,028 crashes were reported in Rocklin from 2021–2025, 755 with an injury and 8 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (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 2,028 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed28% · 562
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 360
• Running a red light or stop sign15% · 298
• Driving under the influence9% · 183
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 160

By type of collision: rear end 28%, broadside 25%, hit object 18%, side swipe 17%.

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

• 38 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 100 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 55 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Rocklin each year?

Reported crashes in Rocklin: 2021: 369, 2022: 380, 2023: 413, 2024: 438, 2025: 428. 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 Rocklin?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Rocklin is 4 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Rocklin?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,028 crashes: unsafe speed 28%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, running a red light or stop sign 15%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Rocklin?

8 crashes killed someone in 2,028 reported crashes in Rocklin from 2021–2025, and 755 crashes injured someone.

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

38 involved a pedestrian (2%), 100 involved a bicyclist (5%), 55 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 2,028 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.