Car crash statistics in Tustin, 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: 4,129 crashes were reported in Tustin from 2021–2025, 1,771 with an injury and 20 with a death. 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 43% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 46% 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 4,129 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed33% · 1,383
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 709
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 401
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side10% · 401
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 364

By type of collision: rear end 37%, side swipe 21%, broadside 21%, hit object 13%.

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

• 112 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 114 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 116 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Tustin each year?

Reported crashes in Tustin: 2021: 937, 2022: 825, 2023: 826, 2024: 775, 2025: 766. 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 Tustin?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Tustin is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Tustin?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,129 crashes: unsafe speed 33%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 10%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Tustin?

20 crashes killed someone in 4,129 reported crashes in Tustin from 2021–2025, and 1,771 crashes injured someone.

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

112 involved a pedestrian (3%), 114 involved a bicyclist (3%), 116 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 4,129 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.