Car Accidents in Riverside, CA: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Riverside, CA.
Things don't get much calmer off the freeways, either. Magnolia Avenue runs right past Riverside Community Hospital, while Van Buren Boulevard keeps turning up on the city's own lists of crash-heavy intersections. On top of that, UC Riverside brings more than 26,000 students into the daily mix. With that much traffic sharing the same roads, it's no surprise the number of people hurt or killed in city crashes went up in 2023, the latest year the state has ranked.
If you've been in a crash here, figure out what kind of road you were on before you request a report, since the freeways and the city streets are handled by different agencies.
Getting a Copy of a Riverside Crash Report
The Riverside Police Department investigates crashes on city streets. The California Highway Patrol covers the freeways through town, SR-60, SR-91, and I-215. Beyond the city limits, the Riverside County Sheriff polices unincorporated areas.
RPD’s Records Bureau sells collision reports for $20.00 at its front counter, 10540 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B, and takes mail requests paid by check or money order to the City of Riverside. Involved parties can also buy a copy online through the LexisNexis eCrash website for an added $10.00 convenience fee.
Remember to allow about 10 working days after the crash. Reports on fatal crashes and on crashes involving an on-duty emergency vehicle aren’t sold online and come only from RPD.
Copies go to the people involved in the crash, registered owners of the vehicles involved, and representatives with proper authorization. Requests need the report number and the crash date, along with a copy of a driver’s license, a date of birth or an insurer’s authorization. The Records Bureau’s phone line is (951) 826-5700.
For a crash on SR-60, SR-91 or I-215, the report stays with CHP. Submit a CHP 190 form in person at any CHP office, or by mail to the CHP Area office that handled the crash, with a copy of your photo ID or a notarized signature. The fee is $10 for up to 25 pages.
Each driver must also file an SR-1 with the DMV within 10 days if anyone was hurt or killed or the damage topped $1,000, whether or not that driver caused the crash. A police report does not count as that filing.
Not sure which agency holds your report? We can help you find out. Crashes elsewhere in the state are covered in our California accident news section.
Riverside Crash Numbers From the State and the City
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| People killed or injured in crashes | 1,805, up from 1,764 in 2022 | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| Pedestrians killed or injured | 113, up from 91 in 2022 | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| Bicyclists killed or injured | 62, up from 46 in 2022 | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| Speed-related crashes with someone killed or injured | 275 | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| Collisions of all severities | 16,081 | July 2017 to June 2022 | City of Riverside Local Roadway Safety Plan |
| Fatal and severe-injury collisions | 416 (89 fatal, 327 severe injury) | July 2017 to June 2022 | City of Riverside Local Roadway Safety Plan |
| Total car accidents in Riverside | 5,638 | 2025 | Safe Streets Map |
The Office of Traffic Safety builds its rankings from statewide crash records and ranks Riverside among 15 California cities of similar size, where first is worst, and its latest published year is 2023. Riverside placed sixth of the 15 for people killed or injured overall and fifth for speed-related crashes. In 2022 it ranked first, the worst in its group, for people hurt or killed in crashes where a driver under 21 had been drinking, with 19.
The City’s Local Roadway Safety Plan covers the five years from July 2017 to June 2022, and in that time 21 of the fatal collisions involved a pedestrian and 4 involved a bicyclist.
Riverside Intersections and Streets With the Most Crashes
Van Buren Boulevard shows up at 5 of the 15 signalized intersections with the most crashes in the City’s Local Roadway Safety Plan, and it also runs along 4 of the plan’s top 5 street segments, based on collisions from July 2017 to June 2022.
Tyler Street and Magnolia Avenue. This one tops the plan’s list of signalized intersections, with 147 crashes, including 2 that were fatal and 2 that caused severe injuries. Magnolia also turns up again at La Sierra Avenue, which comes in sixth with 79 crashes.
Iowa Avenue and West Blaine Street. It’s second on the list, with 105 crashes, 1 of them fatal and 2 severe. Not far behind, Iowa’s intersection with University Avenue ranked 13th with 62, while University Avenue at Chicago Avenue ranked seventh with 79.
Van Buren Boulevard and Arlington Avenue. This intersection ranked third, with 103 crashes, 3 of them fatal and 2 severe. Just down the line, Van Buren’s intersection with California Avenue ranked fourth with 84 crashes, though none of them were fatal.
Van Buren Boulevard, Jurupa Avenue to Bradford Street. The intersection at Jurupa Avenue ranked fifth with 80 crashes, 3 of them fatal. On top of that, the stretch of Van Buren from Jurupa to Bradford Street is the plan’s top-ranked street segment, with 25 crashes.
Mission Inn Avenue, Redwood Drive to Scout Lane. This is the third-ranked street segment in the plan, with 22 crashes, including 1 fatal and 2 severe.
Riverside’s Trauma Centers
According to the Riverside County EMS Agency, Riverside Community Hospital at 4445 Magnolia Avenue is an adult Level I trauma center. A bit farther out, Riverside University Health System Medical Center at 26520 Cactus Avenue in Moreno Valley is also Level I, and it serves as a regional trauma center for both adults and children.
What Riverside Drivers Ask After a Crash
Which Riverside intersection has the most crashes?
Among signalized intersections, Tyler Street and Magnolia Avenue tops the City of Riverside’s Local Roadway Safety Plan, with 147 crashes from July 2017 to June 2022. Two of those crashes were fatal and two caused severe injuries. Iowa Avenue at West Blaine Street came second with 105, and Van Buren Boulevard at Arlington Avenue third with 103.
How many people are hurt or killed in Riverside crashes each year?
The California Office of Traffic Safety counted 1,805 people killed or injured in Riverside crashes in 2023, the latest year it has ranked, up from 1,764 the year before. That placed Riverside sixth worst among 15 California cities of similar size. People on foot accounted for 113 of the 2023 total.
How much does a Riverside police collision report cost?
A Riverside Police Department collision report costs $20.00 at the Records Bureau counter, 10540 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B. Buying it online through LexisNexis eCrash adds a $10.00 convenience fee. Allow about 10 working days after the crash. Reports on fatal crashes are available only from the department itself.
Who handles a crash on SR-91 or I-215 in Riverside?
The California Highway Patrol covers crashes on SR-60, SR-91, and I-215 in Riverside. To get the report, submit a CHP 190 form in person at any CHP office, or by mail to the CHP Area office that handled the crash, along with a copy of your photo ID or a notarized signature. Copies cost $10 for up to 25 pages.
In addition to understanding the specifics of Riverside crashes, it’s essential for drivers to be aware of local resources for accident information and support. For comprehensive assistance and guidance related to accidents in California, you can explore our California local accident resources, which provide valuable information on reporting, legal advice, and recovery options.
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