Car crash statistics in Vallejo, 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: 5,757 crashes were reported in Vallejo from 2021–2025, 2,319 with an injury and 79 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 34% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 44% 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 5,757 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed25% · 1,443
• Unsafe turning or lane change24% · 1,381
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 632
• Driving under the influence9% · 504
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 441

By type of collision: rear end 26%, hit object 23%, side swipe 21%, broadside 19%.

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

• 213 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 66 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 162 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Vallejo each year?

Reported crashes in Vallejo: 2021: 1,394, 2022: 1,167, 2023: 1,082, 2024: 1,047, 2025: 1,067. 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 Vallejo?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Vallejo is 5 p.m.. 31% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Vallejo?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 5,757 crashes: unsafe speed 25%, unsafe turning or lane change 24%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Vallejo?

79 crashes killed someone in 5,757 reported crashes in Vallejo from 2021–2025, and 2,319 crashes injured someone.

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

213 involved a pedestrian (4%), 66 involved a bicyclist (1%), 162 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 5,757 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.