Car crash statistics in San Juan Capistrano, 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: 1,929 crashes were reported in San Juan Capistrano from 2021–2025, 677 with an injury and 12 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 22% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 1,929 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed27% · 518
• Unsafe turning or lane change20% · 377
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side14% · 277
• Driving under the influence9% · 183
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn6% · 109

By type of collision: side swipe 29%, rear end 27%, hit object 21%, broadside 14%.

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

• 34 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 70 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist.
• 64 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in San Juan Capistrano each year?

Reported crashes in San Juan Capistrano: 2021: 335, 2022: 378, 2023: 392, 2024: 398, 2025: 426. 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 Juan Capistrano?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in San Juan Capistrano is 3 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in San Juan Capistrano?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,929 crashes: unsafe speed 27%, unsafe turning or lane change 20%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 14%, driving under the influence 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in San Juan Capistrano?

12 crashes killed someone in 1,929 reported crashes in San Juan Capistrano from 2021–2025, and 677 crashes injured someone.

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

34 involved a pedestrian (2%), 70 involved a bicyclist (4%), 64 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,929 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.