Car crash statistics in Temecula, 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: 6,081 crashes were reported in Temecula from 2021–2025, 2,557 with an injury and 26 with a death. 42% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 20% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 42% (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.).
• 32% 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 6,081 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed33% · 2,037
• Driving under the influence13% · 780
• Unsafe turning or lane change13% · 771
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 550
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 448

By type of collision: rear end 37%, side swipe 21%, hit object 16%, broadside 16%.

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

• 147 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 159 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 374 crashes (6%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Temecula each year?

Reported crashes in Temecula: 2021: 1,320, 2022: 1,237, 2023: 1,307, 2024: 1,213, 2025: 1,004. 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 Temecula?

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

What causes crashes in Temecula?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 6,081 crashes: unsafe speed 33%, driving under the influence 13%, unsafe turning or lane change 13%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Temecula?

26 crashes killed someone in 6,081 reported crashes in Temecula from 2021–2025, and 2,557 crashes injured someone.

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

147 involved a pedestrian (2%), 159 involved a bicyclist (3%), 374 involved a motorcyclist (6%), of 6,081 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.