Car crash statistics in Saratoga, 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: 877 crashes were reported in Saratoga from 2021–2025, 326 with an injury and 5 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 15% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 26% 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 877 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed39% · 343
• Unsafe turning or lane change25% · 216
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 88
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 55
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side4% · 39

By type of collision: rear end 31%, hit object 23%, side swipe 16%, broadside 16%.

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

• 21 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 91 crashes (10%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 35 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Saratoga each year?

Reported crashes in Saratoga: 2021: 176, 2022: 183, 2023: 183, 2024: 166, 2025: 169. 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 Saratoga?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Saratoga is 4 p.m.. 15% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Saratoga?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 877 crashes: unsafe speed 39%, unsafe turning or lane change 25%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, running a red light or stop sign 6%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 4%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Saratoga?

5 crashes killed someone in 877 reported crashes in Saratoga from 2021–2025, and 326 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Saratoga involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

21 involved a pedestrian (2%), 91 involved a bicyclist (10%), 35 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 877 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.