Car crash statistics in San Pablo, 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: 1,769 crashes were reported in San Pablo from 2021–2025, 589 with an injury and 13 with a death. 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 37% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 37% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 36% 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 1,769 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed30% · 526
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side15% · 270
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 228
• Driving under the influence8% · 133
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn5% · 93

By type of collision: rear end 31%, side swipe 28%, hit object 12%, broadside 11%.

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

• 86 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 52 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 42 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in San Pablo each year?

Reported crashes in San Pablo: 2021: 332, 2022: 369, 2023: 424, 2024: 363, 2025: 281. 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 Pablo?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in San Pablo is 5 p.m.. 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in San Pablo?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,769 crashes: unsafe speed 30%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 15%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, driving under the influence 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in San Pablo?

13 crashes killed someone in 1,769 reported crashes in San Pablo from 2021–2025, and 589 crashes injured someone.

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

86 involved a pedestrian (5%), 52 involved a bicyclist (3%), 42 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 1,769 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.