Car crash statistics in Westlake Village, 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: 297 crashes were reported in Westlake Village from 2021–2025, 138 with an injury and 1 with a death. 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 46% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 13% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 17% 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 297 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 62
• Unsafe speed18% · 52
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 42
• Running a red light or stop sign10% · 30
• Following too closely6% · 19

By type of collision: rear end 25%, broadside 21%, side swipe 20%, hit object 16%.

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

• 8 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 9 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 6 crashes (2%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Westlake Village each year?

Reported crashes in Westlake Village: 2021: 48, 2022: 74, 2023: 59, 2024: 47, 2025: 69. 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 Westlake Village?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Westlake Village is 3 p.m.. 18% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Westlake Village?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 297 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 21%, unsafe speed 18%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, running a red light or stop sign 10%, following too closely 6%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Westlake Village?

1 crash killed someone in 297 reported crashes in Westlake Village from 2021–2025, and 138 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Westlake Village involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

8 involved a pedestrian (3%), 9 involved a bicyclist (3%), 6 involved a motorcyclist (2%), of 297 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.