Car crash statistics in Sacramento, 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: 33,827 crashes were reported in Sacramento from 2021–2025, 17,802 with an injury and 296 with a death. 53% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 53% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 33% 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 33,827 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed33% · 11,053
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 5,880
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 3,495
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 3,059
• Driving under the influence9% · 2,959

By type of collision: rear end 33%, broadside 22%, side swipe 19%, hit object 14%.

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

• 1,370 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 1,107 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 948 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Sacramento each year?

Reported crashes in Sacramento: 2021: 6,695, 2022: 6,437, 2023: 7,017, 2024: 6,890, 2025: 6,788. 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 Sacramento?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Sacramento is 5 p.m.. 27% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Sacramento?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 33,827 crashes: unsafe speed 33%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, running a red light or stop sign 9%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Sacramento?

296 crashes killed someone in 33,827 reported crashes in Sacramento from 2021–2025, and 17,802 crashes injured someone.

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

1,370 involved a pedestrian (4%), 1,107 involved a bicyclist (3%), 948 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 33,827 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.