Car crash statistics in Rosemead, 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: 3,063 crashes were reported in Rosemead from 2021–2025, 1,078 with an injury and 13 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 25% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 37% 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 3,063 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 751
• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 735
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 393
• Following too closely9% · 269
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side7% · 201

By type of collision: rear end 39%, side swipe 24%, broadside 18%, hit object 10%.

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

• 87 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 71 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 60 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Rosemead each year?

Reported crashes in Rosemead: 2021: 601, 2022: 593, 2023: 617, 2024: 631, 2025: 621. 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 Rosemead?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Rosemead is 5 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Rosemead?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,063 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 24%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, following too closely 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Rosemead?

13 crashes killed someone in 3,063 reported crashes in Rosemead from 2021–2025, and 1,078 crashes injured someone.

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

87 involved a pedestrian (3%), 71 involved a bicyclist (2%), 60 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,063 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.