Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Chula Vista, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 335
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 74
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 22
- fatal
- street with the most
- Broadway
- street with the most
Is Chula Vista 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: 335 pedestrian crashes were reported in Chula Vista from 2021–2026, 74 of them serious or fatal (22 fatal). The most were at Broadway & E St (11). 37% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Chula Vista
- 37% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left.
- 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 47% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Chula Vista
- 47% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
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.
- 0111 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Broadway & E St
People hit crossing mid-block
8 of 11 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 73% happened after dark.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 027 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
4th Ave & Davidson St
A mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 0313 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Oxford St & Broadway
People hit crossing mid-block
5 of 13 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 046 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
E St & Woodlawn Ave
Drivers 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.
- 055 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
3rd Ave & Palomar St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 5 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.
- 067 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
H St & Broadway
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 075 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Broadway & J St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 60% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 086 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Palomar St & Industrial Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 67% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 096 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Broadway & Naples St
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% happened after dark.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 109 crashes
3rd Ave & Naples St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning right.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Chula Vista
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 43 | 11 |
| 3rd Ave | 33 | 9 |
| 4th Ave | 21 | 8 |
| H St | 20 | 6 |
| E St | 16 | 6 |
| Naples St | 13 | 2 |
| Palomar St | 12 | 3 |
| Main St | 12 | 0 |
| Oxford St | 11 | 1 |
| Olympic Pkwy | 7 | 2 |
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.
When pedestrians are hit in Chula Vista
The busiest hour was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 24% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Monday.
| Monday | 60 | |
| Tuesday | 41 | |
| Wednesday | 59 | |
| Thursday | 56 | |
| Friday | 57 | |
| Saturday | 33 | |
| Sunday | 29 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Chula Vista, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Chula Vista
| Where the person on foot was | Chula Vista | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 40% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 34% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 22% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Chula Vista, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (331) or the road's posted speed (2). 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 Chula Vista by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 16 | |
| 2022 | 60 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 60 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 67 | 15 | |
| 2025 | 53 | 19 | |
| 2026 | 35 | 5 |
How people get to work in Chula Vista
| Share of workers | Chula Vista | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.6% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 10.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 17.2% |
4.5% of households in Chula Vista have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 276,375 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 Chula Vista's streets.
Common questions about Chula Vista
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Chula Vista?
- The worst spot is Broadway & E St, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are 4th Ave & Davidson St (7) and Oxford St & Broadway (13).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Chula Vista?
- 22 crashes killed someone in 335 reported pedestrian crashes in Chula Vista from 2021–2026, and 74 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Chula Vista?
- 37% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 47% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Chula Vista, compared with California?
- Of 335 reported pedestrian crashes in Chula Vista from 2021–2026: 47% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Chula Vista have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Broadway (43), 3rd Ave (33), 4th Ave (21), H St (20), E St (16). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Chula Vista?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Chula Vista was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Chula Vista?
- 1.7% of workers in Chula Vista walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 2.2% take public transit. 4.5% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Chula Vista each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 60, 2022: 60, 2023: 60, 2024: 67, 2025: 53, 2026: 35. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.