Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Citrus Heights, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 134
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 30
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Greenback Ln
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Citrus Heights 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: 134 pedestrian crashes were reported in Citrus Heights from 2021–2026, 30 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Greenback Ln & San Juan Ave (8). 34% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left. 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Citrus Heights
- 34% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left.
- 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 33% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Citrus Heights
- 33% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 61% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 3% (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.
- 018 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Greenback Ln & San Juan Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 8 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.
- 026 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Sunrise Vista Dr & Greenback Ln
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
- 036 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Sunrise Blvd & Antelope Rd
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 045 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Greenback Ln & Mariposa Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 056 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Greenback Ln & Auburn Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark. 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 065 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Greenback Ln & Birdcage St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 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.
- 076 crashes
Lichen Dr & Antelope Rd
People hit walking in the road
3 of 6 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Old Auburn Rd & Sunrise Blvd
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Sunrise Blvd & Macy Plaza Dr
People hit walking in the road
2 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Greenback Ln & Sunrise Blvd
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Citrus Heights
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Greenback Ln | 32 | 8 |
| Auburn Blvd | 17 | 2 |
| Sunrise Blvd | 14 | 2 |
| Antelope Rd | 11 | 4 |
| Old Auburn Rd | 5 | 1 |
| Lichen Dr | 4 | 0 |
| Madison Ave | 4 | 0 |
| Sunrise Vista Dr | 3 | 2 |
| San Juan Ave | 3 | 2 |
| Sylvan Rd | 3 | 1 |
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 Citrus Heights
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 24 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 10 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 8 | |
| ran a red light | 5 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 5 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| drove under the influence | 4 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 71 cars, 21 pickup trucks, 18 SUVs, 4 minivans, 4 truck or semis and 2 motorcycles. In 7 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 Citrus Heights
The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 19 | |
| Tuesday | 30 | |
| Wednesday | 17 | |
| Thursday | 23 | |
| Friday | 17 | |
| Saturday | 14 | |
| Sunday | 14 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Citrus Heights, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Citrus Heights
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 31% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 30% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 36% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 32% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 7% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 60% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Citrus Heights, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (134) or the road's posted speed (111). 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 Citrus Heights by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 27 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 27 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 30 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 21 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 15 | 2 |
How people get to work in Citrus Heights
| Share of workers | Citrus Heights | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 17.2% |
4.1% of households in Citrus Heights have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 86,995 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 Citrus Heights's streets.
Common questions about Citrus Heights
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Citrus Heights?
- The worst spot is Greenback Ln & San Juan Ave, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Sunrise Vista Dr & Greenback Ln (6) and Sunrise Blvd & Antelope Rd (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Citrus Heights?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 134 reported pedestrian crashes in Citrus Heights from 2021–2026, and 30 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Citrus Heights?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left. 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Citrus Heights, compared with California?
- Of 134 reported pedestrian crashes in Citrus Heights from 2021–2026: 33% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 61% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 3% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Citrus Heights have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Greenback Ln (32), Auburn Blvd (17), Sunrise Blvd (14), Antelope Rd (11), Old Auburn Rd (5). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Citrus Heights?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Citrus Heights was 2 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Citrus Heights?
- 1.7% of workers in Citrus Heights walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.1% take public transit. 4.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Citrus Heights each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 14, 2022: 27, 2023: 27, 2024: 30, 2025: 21, 2026: 15. 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.