Car crash statistics in Turlock, 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: 3,402 crashes were reported in Turlock from 2021–2025, 1,602 with an injury and 34 with a death. 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 47% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 10% 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 3,402 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 662
• Running a red light or stop sign18% · 606
• Unsafe speed18% · 598
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 432
• Driving under the influence12% · 411

By type of collision: broadside 34%, rear end 23%, side swipe 17%, hit object 11%.

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

• 125 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 140 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 76 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Turlock each year?

Reported crashes in Turlock: 2021: 743, 2022: 657, 2023: 674, 2024: 694, 2025: 634. 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 Turlock?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Turlock is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Turlock?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,402 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 19%, running a red light or stop sign 18%, unsafe speed 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, driving under the influence 12%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Turlock?

34 crashes killed someone in 3,402 reported crashes in Turlock from 2021–2025, and 1,602 crashes injured someone.

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

125 involved a pedestrian (4%), 140 involved a bicyclist (4%), 76 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,402 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.