Car crash statistics in South Gate, 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: 5,913 crashes were reported in South Gate from 2021–2025, 2,152 with an injury and 30 with a death. 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 36% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 17% 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 5,913 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change27% · 1,608
• Unsafe speed22% · 1,292
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 700
• Driving under the influence10% · 573
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side6% · 337

By type of collision: rear end 30%, side swipe 25%, broadside 24%, hit object 10%.

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

• 217 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 155 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 131 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in South Gate each year?

Reported crashes in South Gate: 2021: 1,184, 2022: 1,196, 2023: 1,189, 2024: 1,201, 2025: 1,143. 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 Gate?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in South Gate is 6 p.m.. 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in South Gate?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,913 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 27%, unsafe speed 22%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, driving under the influence 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in South Gate?

30 crashes killed someone in 5,913 reported crashes in South Gate from 2021–2025, and 2,152 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in South Gate involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

217 involved a pedestrian (4%), 155 involved a bicyclist (3%), 131 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 5,913 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.