Car crash statistics in Tracy, 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: 3,453 crashes were reported in Tracy from 2021–2025, 1,085 with an injury and 18 with a death. 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 31% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 24% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 17% 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 3,453 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 816
• Unsafe speed23% · 804
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 346
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 322
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side8% · 275

By type of collision: rear end 27%, broadside 23%, side swipe 21%, hit object 16%.

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

• 68 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 112 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 65 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Tracy each year?

Reported crashes in Tracy: 2021: 655, 2022: 568, 2023: 647, 2024: 741, 2025: 842. 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 Tracy?

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

What causes crashes in Tracy?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,453 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 24%, unsafe speed 23%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Tracy?

18 crashes killed someone in 3,453 reported crashes in Tracy from 2021–2025, and 1,085 crashes injured someone.

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

68 involved a pedestrian (2%), 112 involved a bicyclist (3%), 65 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,453 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.