Car crash statistics in Willits, 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: 38 crashes were reported in Willits from 2021–2025, 15 with an injury. 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 39% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 16% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 3 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 38 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn29% · 11
• Unsafe turning or lane change18% · 7
• Driving under the influence8% · 3
• Unsafe speed8% · 3
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 3

By type of collision: broadside 32%, side swipe 24%, hit object 16%, rear end 16%.

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

• 2 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 2 crashes (5%) involved a bicyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Willits each year?

Reported crashes in Willits: 2021: 14, 2022: 12, 2023: 2, 2024: 7, 2025: 3. 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 Willits?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Willits is 3 p.m.. 21% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Willits?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 38 crashes: failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 18%, driving under the influence 8%, unsafe speed 8%, running a red light or stop sign 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Willits?

No deaths were reported in 38 reported crashes in Willits from 2021–2025, and 15 crashes injured someone.

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

2 involved a pedestrian (5%), 2 involved a bicyclist (5%), of 38 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.