Car crash statistics in San Leandro, 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: 3,982 crashes were reported in San Leandro from 2021–2025, 1,568 with an injury and 22 with a death. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 42% 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 3,982 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 1,155
• Unsafe turning or lane change23% · 908
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 369
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 306
• Driving under the influence8% · 304

By type of collision: rear end 32%, side swipe 23%, broadside 17%, hit object 13%.

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

• 174 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 110 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 53 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in San Leandro each year?

Reported crashes in San Leandro: 2021: 795, 2022: 784, 2023: 863, 2024: 875, 2025: 665. 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 Leandro?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in San Leandro is 6 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in San Leandro?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,982 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 23%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in San Leandro?

22 crashes killed someone in 3,982 reported crashes in San Leandro from 2021–2025, and 1,568 crashes injured someone.

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

174 involved a pedestrian (4%), 110 involved a bicyclist (3%), 53 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 3,982 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.