Car crash statistics in Shafter, 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: 918 crashes were reported in Shafter from 2021–2025, 217 with an injury and 10 with a death. 24% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 24% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

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 918 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 193
• Unsafe speed20% · 186
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn19% · 170
• Driving under the influence10% · 90
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 70

By type of collision: broadside 24%, rear end 23%, side swipe 21%, hit object 18%.

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

• 13 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian.
• 12 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 15 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Shafter each year?

Reported crashes in Shafter: 2021: 190, 2022: 183, 2023: 170, 2024: 195, 2025: 180. 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 Shafter?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Shafter is 6 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Shafter?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 918 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 21%, unsafe speed 20%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 19%, driving under the influence 10%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Shafter?

10 crashes killed someone in 918 reported crashes in Shafter from 2021–2025, and 217 crashes injured someone.

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

13 involved a pedestrian (1%), 12 involved a bicyclist (1%), 15 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 918 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.