Car crash statistics in San Jose, 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: 29,197 crashes were reported in San Jose from 2021–2025, 16,465 with an injury and 278 with a death. 56% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 56% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (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.).
• 59% 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 29,197 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed41% · 12,085
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 5,188
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 2,568
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 1,928
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 1,644

By type of collision: rear end 39%, side swipe 21%, broadside 12%, hit object 12%.

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

• 1,582 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 1,239 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 647 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in San Jose each year?

Reported crashes in San Jose: 2021: 5,111, 2022: 5,803, 2023: 6,069, 2024: 6,109, 2025: 6,105. 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 Jose?

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

What causes crashes in San Jose?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 29,197 crashes: unsafe speed 41%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, running a red light or stop sign 7%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in San Jose?

278 crashes killed someone in 29,197 reported crashes in San Jose from 2021–2025, and 16,465 crashes injured someone.

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

1,582 involved a pedestrian (5%), 1,239 involved a bicyclist (4%), 647 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 29,197 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.