Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in American Canyon, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 20
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 4
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- American Canyon Rd
- street with the most
Is American Canyon safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. 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. What the records show: 20 pedestrian crashes were reported in American Canyon from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at American Canyon Rd & Elliott Dr (4). 45% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in American Canyon
- 45% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 15% happened after dark.
- 10% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 014 crashes
American Canyon Rd & Elliott Dr
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- Watch for drivers turning right, including on a red light. They look left for traffic and often miss people on their right, so make eye contact before you step out.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 024 crashes
Chaucer Ln & Benton Way
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- 033 crashes
American Canyon Rd & Flosden Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- Watch for drivers turning right, including on a red light. They look left for traffic and often miss people on their right, so make eye contact before you step out.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Pedestrian crashes in American Canyon by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
How people get to work in American Canyon
| Share of workers | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 17.2% |
2.9% of households in American Canyon have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 21,691 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on American Canyon's streets.
Common questions about American Canyon
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in American Canyon?
- The worst spot is American Canyon Rd & Elliott Dr, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Chaucer Ln & Benton Way (4) and American Canyon Rd & Flosden Rd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in American Canyon?
- 1 crash killed someone in 20 reported pedestrian crashes in American Canyon from 2021–2026, and 4 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in American Canyon?
- 45% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 15% happened after dark. 10% were hit-and-run.
- How many people walk to work in American Canyon?
- 0.8% of workers in American Canyon walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.8% take public transit. 2.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in American Canyon each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 1, 2022: 7, 2023: 4, 2024: 4, 2025: 2, 2026: 2. The latest year can rise as late reports come in.
- Where does this data come from?
- Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.