Data last rebuilt 2026-10-01

Car crash statistics in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

41 traffic crashes were reported in Rolling Hills Estates from 2021–2025, 15 with an injury and 1 with a death. Below: how many each year, what time of day, and the main causes officers recorded.
crashes, 2021–2025
41
crashes, 2021–2025
with an injury
15
with an injury
with a death
1
with a death

Is Rolling Hills Estates dangerous to drive?

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: 41 crashes were reported in Rolling Hills Estates from 2021–2025, 15 with an injury and 1 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

What the reports show about crashes in Rolling Hills Estates

  • 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
  • 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
  • 12% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • The busiest hour was 8 a.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.

Main causes of crashes in Rolling Hills Estates

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 41 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

  • Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn17% · 7
  • Unsafe speed17% · 7
  • Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 6
  • Following too closely10% · 4
  • Failing to yield to a pedestrian5% · 2

By type of collision: rear end 29%, side swipe 22%, hit object 17%, broadside 12%.

What time crashes happen in Rolling Hills Estates

12 a.m.6 a.m.12 p.m.6 p.m.11 p.m.

Crashes in Rolling Hills Estates by year

YearCrashes
20210
20220
20230
20240
202541

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

People on foot, on bikes and on motorcycles in Rolling Hills Estates

  • 3 crashes (7%) involved a pedestrian.
  • 3 crashes (7%) involved a bicyclist.

Common questions about crashes in Rolling Hills Estates

How many car accidents happen in Rolling Hills Estates each year?
Reported crashes in Rolling Hills Estates: 2021: 0, 2022: 0, 2023: 0, 2024: 0, 2025: 41. 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 Rolling Hills Estates?
The busiest hour for reported crashes in Rolling Hills Estates is 8 a.m.. 12% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
What causes crashes in Rolling Hills Estates?
The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 41 crashes: failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 17%, unsafe speed 17%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, following too closely 10%, failing to yield to a pedestrian 5%.
How many people were killed in crashes in Rolling Hills Estates?
1 crash killed someone in 41 reported crashes in Rolling Hills Estates from 2021–2025, and 15 crashes injured someone.
How many crashes in Rolling Hills Estates involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?
3 involved a pedestrian (7%), 3 involved a bicyclist (7%), of 41 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.

Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Every crash police reported is counted, whatever the vehicles. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-01. How the data works.