Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Daly City, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 222
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 36
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
- street with the most
- Mission St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Westmoor Ave & Skyline Blvd11 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2St Francis Blvd & Southgate Ave10 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 9 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3John Daly Blvd & Lake Merced Blvd10 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 7 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Daly City 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: 222 pedestrian crashes were reported in Daly City from 2021–2026, 36 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at Westmoor Ave & Skyline Blvd (11). 45% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Daly City
- 45% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 38% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Daly City
- 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 7% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 16% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 11% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
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 · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Westmoor Ave & Skyline Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 11 crashes a driver was turning right. 9 of 11 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.
- 0210 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
St Francis Blvd & Southgate Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 9 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 6 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 10 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.
- 0310 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
John Daly Blvd & Lake Merced Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 7 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 10 crashes a driver was turning right. 7 of 10 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.
- 0410 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Mission St & Evergreen Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 6 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 10 people hit here, 8 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 40% 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.
- 0510 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Geneva Ave & Schwerin St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 7 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 10 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.
- 068 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
San Pedro Rd & Allemany St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 5 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 8 people hit here, 6 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.
- 079 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Southgate Ave & Palmcrest Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 9 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.
- 086 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Serramonte Blvd & Gellert Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 3 of 6 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.
- 098 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Market St & Hillside Blvd
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 7 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 8 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.
- 106 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
School St & Bruno Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 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. 67% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Daly City
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Mission St | 24 | 2 |
| Southgate Ave | 16 | 4 |
| St Francis Blvd | 11 | 3 |
| Gellert Blvd | 10 | 0 |
| San Pedro Rd | 9 | 2 |
| John Daly Blvd | 9 | 2 |
| Market St | 8 | 0 |
| Lake Merced Blvd | 7 | 2 |
| Callan Blvd | 7 | 0 |
| Hillside Blvd | 7 | 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 Daly City
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 139 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 8 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 6 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| drove under the influence | 2 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 173 cars, 19 SUVs, 7 pickup trucks, 2 minivans and 2 truck or semis. In 6 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 Daly City
The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 27 | |
| Tuesday | 39 | |
| Wednesday | 43 | |
| Thursday | 32 | |
| Friday | 28 | |
| Saturday | 27 | |
| Sunday | 26 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Daly City, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Daly City
| Where the person on foot was | Daly City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 66% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 16% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 15% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Daly City | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 72% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 22% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 2% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 5% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Daly City, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (220) or the road's posted speed (60). 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 Daly City by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 46 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 42 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 37 | 8 | |
| 2026 | 33 | 4 |
How people get to work in Daly City
| Share of workers | Daly City | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.5% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 12.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 11.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 17.2% |
8.4% of households in Daly City have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 101,964 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 Daly City's streets.
Common questions about Daly City
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Daly City?
- The worst spot is Westmoor Ave & Skyline Blvd, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are St Francis Blvd & Southgate Ave (10) and John Daly Blvd & Lake Merced Blvd (10).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Daly City?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 222 reported pedestrian crashes in Daly City from 2021–2026, and 36 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Daly City?
- 45% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Daly City, compared with California?
- Of 222 reported pedestrian crashes in Daly City from 2021–2026: 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 7% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 16% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 11% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
- Which streets in Daly City have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Mission St (24), Southgate Ave (16), St Francis Blvd (11), Gellert Blvd (10), San Pedro Rd (9). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Daly City?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Daly City was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Daly City?
- 2.4% of workers in Daly City walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 11.8% take public transit. 8.4% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Daly City each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 29, 2022: 46, 2023: 42, 2024: 35, 2025: 37, 2026: 33. 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.