Car crash statistics in Yorba Linda, 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: 1,022 crashes were reported in Yorba Linda from 2021–2025, 362 with an injury and 11 with a death. 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 35% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 15% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 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 1,022 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed22% · 220
• Unsafe turning or lane change19% · 190
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn13% · 131
• Running a red light or stop sign11% · 113
• Driving under the influence10% · 101

By type of collision: broadside 28%, hit object 23%, rear end 21%, side swipe 18%.

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

• 22 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian.
• 37 crashes (4%) involved a bicyclist.
• 26 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist.

How many car accidents happen in Yorba Linda each year?

Reported crashes in Yorba Linda: 2021: 166, 2022: 172, 2023: 217, 2024: 266, 2025: 201. 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 Yorba Linda?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Yorba Linda is 5 p.m.. 23% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Yorba Linda?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 1,022 crashes: unsafe speed 22%, unsafe turning or lane change 19%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 13%, running a red light or stop sign 11%, driving under the influence 10%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Yorba Linda?

11 crashes killed someone in 1,022 reported crashes in Yorba Linda from 2021–2025, and 362 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Yorba Linda involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

22 involved a pedestrian (2%), 37 involved a bicyclist (4%), 26 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 1,022 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.