Car crash statistics in West Covina, 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: 6,547 crashes were reported in West Covina from 2021–2025, 2,142 with an injury and 40 with a death. 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 33% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 26% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 33% 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 6,547 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed31% · 2,016
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 1,176
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 705
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn10% · 644
• Running a red light or stop sign9% · 594

By type of collision: rear end 34%, side swipe 23%, broadside 21%, hit object 14%.

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

• 157 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 99 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 132 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in West Covina each year?

Reported crashes in West Covina: 2021: 1,298, 2022: 1,429, 2023: 1,259, 2024: 1,306, 2025: 1,255. 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 West Covina?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in West Covina is 2 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in West Covina?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 6,547 crashes: unsafe speed 31%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 10%, running a red light or stop sign 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in West Covina?

40 crashes killed someone in 6,547 reported crashes in West Covina from 2021–2025, and 2,142 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in West Covina involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

157 involved a pedestrian (2%), 99 involved a bicyclist (2%), 132 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 6,547 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.