Pedestrian crash hotspots in Daly City, CA
155 pedestrian crashes were reported in Daly City from 2021–2025, 29 of them serious or fatal (4 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 Daly City (35 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Daly City
- 46% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
- 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 15% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 39% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. John Daly Bl & Lake Merced Bl
9 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → 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.
2. Mission St & Evergreen Av
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 9 people hit here, 7 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.
3. St Francis Bl & Southgate Av
7 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 7 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.
4. Westmoor Av & Rt 35
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → 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.
5. School St & Bruno Av
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
6. Mission St & Wellington Av
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 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.
7. Geneva Av & Schwerin St
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 43% 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.
8. Southgate Av & Palmcrest Dr
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left.
- → 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.
9. E Market St & Hillside Bl
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 6 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 43% happened after dark.
- → 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.
10. San Pedro Rd & Allemany St
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Daly City by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 40 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 41 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 31 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 34 | 8 |
Common questions about Daly City
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Daly City?
- The worst spot is John Daly Bl & Lake Merced Bl, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Mission St & Evergreen Av (9) and St Francis Bl & Southgate Av (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Daly City?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 155 reported pedestrian crashes in Daly City from 2021–2025, and 29 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Daly City?
- 46% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 15% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 39% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Daly City each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 40, 2023: 41, 2024: 31, 2025: 34. 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.