Car crash statistics in Yucca Valley, 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: 778 crashes were reported in Yucca Valley from 2021–2025, 341 with an injury and 19 with a death. 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 44% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 19% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 24% (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 778 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed26% · 199
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn15% · 114
• Unsafe turning or lane change14% · 109
• Running a red light or stop sign13% · 99
• Driving under the influence8% · 62

By type of collision: broadside 26%, rear end 24%, hit object 13%, side swipe 12%.

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

• 25 crashes (3%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 8 crashes (1%) involved a bicyclist.
• 41 crashes (5%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Yucca Valley each year?

Reported crashes in Yucca Valley: 2021: 161, 2022: 127, 2023: 163, 2024: 172, 2025: 155. 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 Yucca Valley?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Yucca Valley is 3 p.m.. 24% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Yucca Valley?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 778 crashes: unsafe speed 26%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 15%, unsafe turning or lane change 14%, running a red light or stop sign 13%, driving under the influence 8%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Yucca Valley?

19 crashes killed someone in 778 reported crashes in Yucca Valley from 2021–2025, and 341 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Yucca Valley involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

25 involved a pedestrian (3%), 8 involved a bicyclist (1%), 41 involved a motorcyclist (5%), of 778 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.