Car crash statistics in Ukiah, 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: 535 crashes were reported in Ukiah from 2021–2025, 188 with an injury and 3 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 14% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 12 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

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 535 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 127
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn20% · 109
• Unsafe speed16% · 88
• Driving under the influence11% · 58
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 34

By type of collision: broadside 33%, rear end 18%, hit object 17%, side swipe 13%.

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

• 35 crashes (7%) involved a pedestrian.
• 29 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist.
• 13 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Ukiah each year?

Reported crashes in Ukiah: 2021: 115, 2022: 102, 2023: 86, 2024: 108, 2025: 124. 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 Ukiah?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Ukiah is 12 p.m.. 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Ukiah?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 535 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 24%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 20%, unsafe speed 16%, driving under the influence 11%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Ukiah?

3 crashes killed someone in 535 reported crashes in Ukiah from 2021–2025, and 188 crashes injured someone.

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

35 involved a pedestrian (7%), 29 involved a bicyclist (5%), 13 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 535 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.