Car crash statistics in Sutter Creek, 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: 83 crashes were reported in Sutter Creek from 2021–2025, 23 with an injury and 2 with a death. 28% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 28% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 17% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 1 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 83 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn23% · 19
• Unsafe speed23% · 19
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 16
• Running a red light or stop sign11% · 9
• Unsafe starting or backing5% · 4

By type of collision: broadside 27%, side swipe 24%, rear end 17%, hit object 13%.

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

• 2 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 3 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Sutter Creek each year?

Reported crashes in Sutter Creek: 2021: 25, 2022: 19, 2023: 12, 2024: 15, 2025: 12. 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 Sutter Creek?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Sutter Creek is 1 p.m.. 17% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Sutter Creek?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 83 crashes: failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 23%, unsafe speed 23%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, running a red light or stop sign 11%, unsafe starting or backing 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Sutter Creek?

2 crashes killed someone in 83 reported crashes in Sutter Creek from 2021–2025, and 23 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Sutter Creek involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

2 involved a bicyclist (2%), 3 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 83 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.