Car crash statistics in South Pasadena, 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: 547 crashes were reported in South Pasadena from 2021–2025, 314 with an injury and 2 with a death. 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 57% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 547 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed20% · 107
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 96
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn16% · 88
• Running a red light or stop sign11% · 61
• Driving under the influence10% · 55

By type of collision: broadside 29%, rear end 21%, side swipe 19%, hit object 15%.

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

• 31 crashes (6%) involved a pedestrian.
• 48 crashes (9%) involved a bicyclist.
• 14 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in South Pasadena each year?

Reported crashes in South Pasadena: 2021: 135, 2022: 116, 2023: 108, 2024: 103, 2025: 85. 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 Pasadena?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in South Pasadena is 3 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in South Pasadena?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 547 crashes: unsafe speed 20%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 16%, running a red light or stop sign 11%, driving under the influence 10%.

How many people were killed in crashes in South Pasadena?

2 crashes killed someone in 547 reported crashes in South Pasadena from 2021–2025, and 314 crashes injured someone.

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

31 involved a pedestrian (6%), 48 involved a bicyclist (9%), 14 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 547 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.