Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Camarillo, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 92
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 13
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Ponderosa Dr
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 8 spots, explainedIs Camarillo 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: 92 pedestrian crashes were reported in Camarillo from 2021–2026, 13 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Arneill Rd & Pickwick Dr (6). 42% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Camarillo
- 42% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 24% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Camarillo
- 24% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 64% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 7% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 016 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Arneill Rd & Pickwick Dr
People hit walking in the road
3 of 6 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 024 crashes
Pickwick Dr & Arneill Rd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 4 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.
- 033 crashes
Ponderosa Dr & Las Posas Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 043 crashes
Woodcreek Rd & Mission Oaks Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 053 crashes
Arneill Rd & Dunnigan St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 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.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 063 crashes
Danbrook Ave & Viking Dr
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 073 crashes
West Ventura Blvd & Las Posas Rd
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% happened after dark.
- Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 083 crashes
Daily Dr & Mobil Ave
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Camarillo
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Dr | 14 | 1 |
| Las Posas Rd | 9 | 2 |
| Arneill Rd | 9 | 1 |
| Ventura Blvd | 6 | 1 |
| Daily Dr | 6 | 1 |
| Mission Oaks Blvd | 5 | 0 |
| Woodcreek Rd | 4 | 0 |
| Pickwick Dr | 4 | 0 |
| West Ventura Blvd | 3 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa Rd | 3 | 0 |
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Camarillo
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 21 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 6 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 5 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 4 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 3 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 | |
| drove under the influence | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 48 cars, 23 SUVs, 10 pickup trucks, 3 minivans, 1 bus and 1 truck or semi. In 3 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Camarillo
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 30% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 13 | |
| Tuesday | 13 | |
| Wednesday | 13 | |
| Thursday | 16 | |
| Friday | 16 | |
| Saturday | 11 | |
| Sunday | 10 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Camarillo, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Camarillo
| Where the person on foot was | Camarillo | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 42% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 1% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 23% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 34% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Camarillo | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 21% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 15% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 56% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 8% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Camarillo, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (91) or the road's posted speed (61). Freeway crashes are left out. These describe the crashes, not how dangerous each kind of street is: we have no count of how many people cross each one.
Pedestrian crashes in Camarillo by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 21 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 8 | 2 |
How people get to work in Camarillo
| Share of workers | Camarillo | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 17.2% |
5.5% of households in Camarillo have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 23 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 70,186 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 Camarillo's streets.
Common questions about Camarillo
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Camarillo?
- The worst spot is Arneill Rd & Pickwick Dr, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Pickwick Dr & Arneill Rd (4) and Ponderosa Dr & Las Posas Rd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Camarillo?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 92 reported pedestrian crashes in Camarillo from 2021–2026, and 13 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Camarillo?
- 42% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 24% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Camarillo, compared with California?
- Of 92 reported pedestrian crashes in Camarillo from 2021–2026: 24% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 64% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 7% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Camarillo have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Ponderosa Dr (14), Las Posas Rd (9), Arneill Rd (9), Ventura Blvd (6), Daily Dr (6). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Camarillo?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Camarillo was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Camarillo?
- 1.1% of workers in Camarillo walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.4% take public transit. 5.5% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Camarillo each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 14, 2022: 21, 2023: 14, 2024: 18, 2025: 17, 2026: 8. 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.
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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 2026-10-22. How the data works.