Car crash statistics in Ventura, 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: 7,366 crashes were reported in Ventura from 2021–2025, 3,236 with an injury and 39 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 27% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 27% 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 7,366 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change27% · 2,011
• Unsafe speed26% · 1,939
• Driving under the influence12% · 856
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 571
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side5% · 374

By type of collision: rear end 27%, side swipe 21%, hit object 19%, broadside 17%.

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

• 241 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 407 crashes (6%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 250 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Ventura each year?

Reported crashes in Ventura: 2021: 1,447, 2022: 1,422, 2023: 1,473, 2024: 1,478, 2025: 1,546. 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 Ventura?

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

What causes crashes in Ventura?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 7,366 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 27%, unsafe speed 26%, driving under the influence 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Ventura?

39 crashes killed someone in 7,366 reported crashes in Ventura from 2021–2025, and 3,236 crashes injured someone.

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

241 involved a pedestrian (3%), 407 involved a bicyclist (6%), 250 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 7,366 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.