Car crash statistics in Wasco, 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: 701 crashes were reported in Wasco from 2021–2025, 152 with an injury and 10 with a death. 22% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 37% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 22% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 37% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 701 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn21% · 149
• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 145
• Unsafe speed10% · 71
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 59
• Unsafe starting or backing8% · 58

By type of collision: broadside 30%, rear end 22%, side swipe 20%, hit object 9%.

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

• 24 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 21 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 8 crashes (1%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Wasco each year?

Reported crashes in Wasco: 2021: 164, 2022: 183, 2023: 148, 2024: 159, 2025: 47. 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 Wasco?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Wasco is 3 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Wasco?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 701 crashes: failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 21%, unsafe turning or lane change 21%, unsafe speed 10%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, unsafe starting or backing 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Wasco?

10 crashes killed someone in 701 reported crashes in Wasco from 2021–2025, and 152 crashes injured someone.

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

24 involved a pedestrian (3%), 21 involved a bicyclist (3%), 8 involved a motorcyclist (1%), of 701 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.