Car crash statistics in Whittier, 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: 4,641 crashes were reported in Whittier from 2021–2025, 1,920 with an injury and 24 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 33% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 4,641 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe turning or lane change26% · 1,201
• Unsafe speed21% · 970
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn14% · 646
• Driving under the influence9% · 395
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 371

By type of collision: rear end 29%, side swipe 24%, broadside 23%, hit object 11%.

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

• 155 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian.
• 137 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist.
• 134 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Whittier each year?

Reported crashes in Whittier: 2021: 762, 2022: 742, 2023: 863, 2024: 1,176, 2025: 1,098. 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 Whittier?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Whittier is 5 p.m.. 28% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Whittier?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 4,641 crashes: unsafe turning or lane change 26%, unsafe speed 21%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 14%, driving under the influence 9%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Whittier?

24 crashes killed someone in 4,641 reported crashes in Whittier from 2021–2025, and 1,920 crashes injured someone.

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

155 involved a pedestrian (3%), 137 involved a bicyclist (3%), 134 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 4,641 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.