Car crash statistics in Santa Rosa, 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: 4,502 crashes were reported in Santa Rosa from 2021–2025, 2,386 with an injury and 31 with a death. 53% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 53% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 20% (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 4,502 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed31% · 1,378
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 692
• Driving under the influence12% · 519
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 496
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 398

By type of collision: rear end 33%, broadside 23%, side swipe 16%, hit object 15%.

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

• 214 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 177 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 146 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Santa Rosa each year?

Reported crashes in Santa Rosa: 2021: 1,132, 2022: 914, 2023: 782, 2024: 826, 2025: 848. 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 Santa Rosa?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Santa Rosa is 5 p.m.. 20% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Santa Rosa?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,502 crashes: unsafe speed 31%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Santa Rosa?

31 crashes killed someone in 4,502 reported crashes in Santa Rosa from 2021–2025, and 2,386 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Santa Rosa involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

214 involved a pedestrian (5%), 177 involved a bicyclist (4%), 146 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 4,502 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.