Car crash statistics in Vernon, 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: 2,288 crashes were reported in Vernon from 2021–2025, 893 with an injury and 6 with a death. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 10% 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 2,288 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed21% · 471
• Unsafe turning or lane change17% · 392
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side15% · 343
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 294
• Running a red light or stop sign6% · 143

By type of collision: broadside 28%, side swipe 28%, rear end 21%, hit object 14%.

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

• 32 crashes (1%) involved a pedestrian.
• 46 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 49 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Vernon each year?

Reported crashes in Vernon: 2021: 419, 2022: 461, 2023: 440, 2024: 470, 2025: 498. 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 Vernon?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Vernon is 4 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Vernon?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 2,288 crashes: unsafe speed 21%, unsafe turning or lane change 17%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 15%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, running a red light or stop sign 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Vernon?

6 crashes killed someone in 2,288 reported crashes in Vernon from 2021–2025, and 893 crashes injured someone.

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

32 involved a pedestrian (1%), 46 involved a bicyclist (2%), 49 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 2,288 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.