Car crash statistics in Vacaville, 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: 4,712 crashes were reported in Vacaville from 2021–2025, 1,630 with an injury and 20 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 35% 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 4,712 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 1,368
• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 1,132
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn11% · 521
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side9% · 428
• Driving under the influence9% · 412

By type of collision: rear end 31%, side swipe 22%, hit object 19%, broadside 18%.

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

• 99 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 137 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 147 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Vacaville each year?

Reported crashes in Vacaville: 2021: 844, 2022: 955, 2023: 966, 2024: 1,010, 2025: 937. 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 Vacaville?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Vacaville is 3 p.m.. 22% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Vacaville?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,712 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 24%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 11%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 9%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Vacaville?

20 crashes killed someone in 4,712 reported crashes in Vacaville from 2021–2025, and 1,630 crashes injured someone.

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

99 involved a pedestrian (2%), 137 involved a bicyclist (3%), 147 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 4,712 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.