Car crash statistics in Westminster, 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: 4,529 crashes were reported in Westminster from 2021–2025, 1,796 with an injury and 42 with a death. 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 40% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 40% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 40% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 28% 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 4,529 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 1,322
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 678
• Straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side11% · 477
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn9% · 414
• Driving under the influence9% · 403

By type of collision: rear end 34%, side swipe 26%, broadside 20%, hit object 12%.

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

• 160 crashes (4%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 154 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 130 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Westminster each year?

Reported crashes in Westminster: 2021: 1,321, 2022: 1,199, 2023: 1,195, 2024: 548, 2025: 266. 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 Westminster?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Westminster is 2 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Westminster?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,529 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, straying from the lane or driving on the wrong side 11%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 9%, driving under the influence 9%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Westminster?

42 crashes killed someone in 4,529 reported crashes in Westminster from 2021–2025, and 1,796 crashes injured someone.

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

160 involved a pedestrian (4%), 154 involved a bicyclist (3%), 130 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 4,529 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.