Car crash statistics in San Jacinto, 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: 2,109 crashes were reported in San Jacinto from 2021–2025, 954 with an injury and 41 with a death. 45% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 45% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.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.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,109 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change22% · 468
• Unsafe speed19% · 398
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 253
• Running a red light or stop sign12% · 250
• Driving under the influence11% · 233

By type of collision: broadside 27%, rear end 27%, hit object 21%, side swipe 12%.

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

• 91 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 45 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 49 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in San Jacinto each year?

Reported crashes in San Jacinto: 2021: 513, 2022: 491, 2023: 358, 2024: 391, 2025: 356. 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 Jacinto?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in San Jacinto is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in San Jacinto?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,109 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 22%, unsafe speed 19%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, running a red light or stop sign 12%, driving under the influence 11%.

How many people were killed in crashes in San Jacinto?

41 crashes killed someone in 2,109 reported crashes in San Jacinto from 2021–2025, and 954 crashes injured someone.

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

91 involved a pedestrian (4%), 45 involved a bicyclist (2%), 49 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,109 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.