Car crash statistics in West Hollywood, 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: 3,417 crashes were reported in West Hollywood from 2021–2025, 1,273 with an injury and 5 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 37% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 37% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 35% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 3,417 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change25% · 871
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn12% · 406
• Unsafe speed11% · 386
• Unsafe starting or backing7% · 251
• Driving under the influence6% · 219

By type of collision: side swipe 34%, rear end 25%, broadside 16%, head-on 9%.

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

• 245 crashes (7%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 90 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 111 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in West Hollywood each year?

Reported crashes in West Hollywood: 2021: 625, 2022: 661, 2023: 677, 2024: 687, 2025: 767. 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 Hollywood?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in West Hollywood is 5 p.m.. 35% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in West Hollywood?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,417 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 25%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 12%, unsafe speed 11%, unsafe starting or backing 7%, driving under the influence 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in West Hollywood?

5 crashes killed someone in 3,417 reported crashes in West Hollywood from 2021–2025, and 1,273 crashes injured someone.

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

245 involved a pedestrian (7%), 90 involved a bicyclist (3%), 111 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 3,417 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.