Car crash statistics in West Sacramento, 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: 3,664 crashes were reported in West Sacramento from 2021–2025, 1,357 with an injury and 23 with a death. 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 21% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 37% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 21% (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.).
• 42% 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 3,664 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 1,078
• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 775
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side15% · 548
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 291
• Driving under the influence7% · 256

By type of collision: rear end 34%, side swipe 23%, hit object 20%, broadside 17%.

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

• 79 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 88 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 78 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in West Sacramento each year?

Reported crashes in West Sacramento: 2021: 805, 2022: 750, 2023: 705, 2024: 693, 2025: 711. 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 Sacramento?

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

What causes crashes in West Sacramento?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,664 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 21%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 15%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, driving under the influence 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in West Sacramento?

23 crashes killed someone in 3,664 reported crashes in West Sacramento from 2021–2025, and 1,357 crashes injured someone.

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

79 involved a pedestrian (2%), 88 involved a bicyclist (2%), 78 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 3,664 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.