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Police Department

Traffic Division

Description

The Traffic Section supports the mission of the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) by enhancing traffic safety through Enforcement, Education, Engineering, and Engagement. These strategies seek to reduce collisions, DUI incidents, and illegal activities such as sideshows. Community partnerships are embraced, and technological innovations are paramount.

Our Teams

  • 7 motor officers with their motorcycles behind them in front of a building in Old Sacramento
    Daytime Motors

    The daytime motors team consists of six officers and one sergeant. 

  • 5 motor officers in Old Sacramento
    Night Motors

    The night motor team consists of five officers and one sergeant.

  • two rows of motor officers parked on the street in downtown Sacramento
    Major Collison Investigation Unit (MCIU)

    The MCIU consists of five detectives, one community service officer, and one sergeant. 

Annual Reports

A photo of Sacramento Police Department motor units leading the annual California police memorial procession through downtown Sacramento.
2024 Annual Report - Traffic

The 2024 Annual Report provides the Traffic Section’s composition and its deployment strategy, and it provides statistical data, analysis, and recommendations.

View Report

Additional Accident Statistics

Dispatch and Crime Data Portal

The Open Data Portal includes collision dispatch and report data in the City

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

This data is provided by the Sacramento County Coroner

Traffic related videos

Traffic Safety

Quick safety tips regarding traffic safety. Traffic Safety

Sideshow Enforcement

Officers conducting follow-up investigations from a sideshow Sideshow Enforcement

Bike Safety

Make sure you keep these tips in mind before you head out on the road.. Bike Safety

Speeding Laws

Learn about basic speed laws and the dangers of unsafe speeding. Speeding Laws

Zero Bikes

Showcasing our Zero Motorcycles used by our Motor Units. Zero Bikes

New white traffic cars

Introducing the new white traffic cars for the Sacramento Police Department New white traffic cars