Car crash statistics in South El Monte, CA
- crashes, 2021–2025
- 1,297
- crashes, 2021–2025
- with an injury
- 478
- with an injury
- with a death
- 8
- with a death
Is South El Monte dangerous to drive?
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: 1,297 crashes were reported in South El Monte from 2021–2025, 478 with an injury and 8 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about crashes in South El Monte
- 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
- 29% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
- 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
- 16% 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.
Main causes of crashes in South El Monte
The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,297 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.
- Unsafe turning or lane change30% · 392
- Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 160
- Unsafe speed12% · 157
- Following too closely10% · 126
- Running a red light or stop sign8% · 99
By type of collision: rear end 30%, side swipe 25%, broadside 24%, hit object 9%.
What time crashes happen in South El Monte
Crashes in South El Monte by year
| Year | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 250 | |
| 2022 | 253 | |
| 2023 | 246 | |
| 2024 | 271 | |
| 2025 | 277 |
The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.
People on foot, on bikes and on motorcycles in South El Monte
- 41 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
- 46 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
- 18 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster
Common questions about crashes in South El Monte
- How many car accidents happen in South El Monte each year?
- Reported crashes in South El Monte: 2021: 250, 2022: 253, 2023: 246, 2024: 271, 2025: 277. 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 South El Monte?
- The busiest hour for reported crashes in South El Monte is 3 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- What causes crashes in South El Monte?
- The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,297 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 30%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, unsafe speed 12%, following too closely 10%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.
- How many people were killed in crashes in South El Monte?
- 8 crashes killed someone in 1,297 reported crashes in South El Monte from 2021–2025, and 478 crashes injured someone.
- How many crashes in South El Monte involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?
- 41 involved a pedestrian (3%), 46 involved a bicyclist (4%), 18 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 1,297 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.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Every crash police reported is counted, whatever the vehicles. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-01. How the data works.