Pedestrian crash hotspots in Arcata, CA
37 pedestrian crashes were reported in Arcata from 2021–2025, 12 of them serious or fatal (6 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in Arcata (45 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Arcata
- 27% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
- 35% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. G St & 11th St
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → Before you step out, look for drivers turning left from the far side of the junction. They are watching for a gap in oncoming traffic, not for you.
2. G St & 13th St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
3. 7th St & F St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Pedestrian crashes in Arcata by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 |
Common questions about Arcata
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Arcata?
- The worst spot is G St & 11th St, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are G St & 13th St (3) and 7th St & F St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Arcata?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 37 reported pedestrian crashes in Arcata from 2021–2025, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Arcata?
- 27% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 35% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Arcata each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 5, 2022: 12, 2023: 7, 2024: 6, 2025: 7. 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), 2021–2025. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, and many city police reports have none, 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 2026-09-23. How the data works.