Car crash statistics in Torrance, 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: 5,498 crashes were reported in Torrance from 2021–2025, 2,476 with an injury and 26 with a death. 45% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 12% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 45% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 12% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 20% 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 5,498 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 1,378
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn18% · 1,000
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 813
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 518
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 488

By type of collision: rear end 29%, broadside 27%, side swipe 21%, hit object 10%.

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

• 204 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 203 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 179 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Torrance each year?

Reported crashes in Torrance: 2021: 1,115, 2022: 1,129, 2023: 995, 2024: 1,260, 2025: 999. 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 Torrance?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Torrance is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Torrance?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,498 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 18%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Torrance?

26 crashes killed someone in 5,498 reported crashes in Torrance from 2021–2025, and 2,476 crashes injured someone.

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

204 involved a pedestrian (4%), 203 involved a bicyclist (4%), 179 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 5,498 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.