Car crash statistics in Stanton, 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: 1,081 crashes were reported in Stanton from 2021–2025, 596 with an injury and 34 with a death. 55% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 55% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 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 1,081 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed20% · 218
• Unsafe turning or lane change16% · 176
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 136
• Driving under the influence9% · 100
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 94

By type of collision: broadside 29%, rear end 26%, side swipe 16%, vehicle/pedestrain 10%.

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

• 105 crashes (10%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 73 crashes (7%) involved a bicyclist.
• 31 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Stanton each year?

Reported crashes in Stanton: 2021: 239, 2022: 220, 2023: 211, 2024: 226, 2025: 185. 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 Stanton?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Stanton is 4 p.m.. 33% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Stanton?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,081 crashes: unsafe speed 20%, unsafe turning or lane change 16%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Stanton?

34 crashes killed someone in 1,081 reported crashes in Stanton from 2021–2025, and 596 crashes injured someone.

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

105 involved a pedestrian (10%), 73 involved a bicyclist (7%), 31 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,081 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.