Car crash statistics in San Fernando, 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: 938 crashes were reported in San Fernando from 2021–2025, 434 with an injury and 7 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 18% 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 938 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 195
• Unsafe speed16% · 150
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn16% · 147
• Running a red light or stop sign12% · 114
• Driving under the influence6% · 57

By type of collision: broadside 32%, side swipe 21%, rear end 20%, hit object 12%.

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

• 48 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 29 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 28 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in San Fernando each year?

Reported crashes in San Fernando: 2021: 190, 2022: 202, 2023: 195, 2024: 174, 2025: 177. 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 San Fernando?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in San Fernando is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in San Fernando?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 938 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 21%, unsafe speed 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 16%, running a red light or stop sign 12%, driving under the influence 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in San Fernando?

7 crashes killed someone in 938 reported crashes in San Fernando from 2021–2025, and 434 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in San Fernando involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

48 involved a pedestrian (5%), 29 involved a bicyclist (3%), 28 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 938 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.