Car crash statistics in San Rafael, 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: 4,006 crashes were reported in San Rafael from 2021–2025, 1,445 with an injury and 18 with a death. 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 19% (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.).
• 31% 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 4,006 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed27% · 1,101
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 775
• Driving under the influence11% · 427
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 318
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 298

By type of collision: rear end 28%, side swipe 25%, broadside 16%, hit object 15%.

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

• 198 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 157 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 58 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in San Rafael each year?

Reported crashes in San Rafael: 2021: 734, 2022: 745, 2023: 818, 2024: 884, 2025: 825. 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 Rafael?

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

What causes crashes in San Rafael?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,006 crashes: unsafe speed 27%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, driving under the influence 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in San Rafael?

18 crashes killed someone in 4,006 reported crashes in San Rafael from 2021–2025, and 1,445 crashes injured someone.

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

198 involved a pedestrian (5%), 157 involved a bicyclist (4%), 58 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 4,006 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.