Pedestrian crash hotspots in Davis, CA
47 pedestrian crashes were reported in Davis from 2021–2025, 14 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Davis (167 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Davis
- 30% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left.
- 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 40% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. F St & 4th St
10 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 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.
2. Olive Dr & Hickory Ln
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
3. F St & 3rd St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a mid-block crosswalk. 67% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Davis by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
Common questions about Davis
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Davis?
- The worst spot is F St & 4th St, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Olive Dr & Hickory Ln (3) and F St & 3rd St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Davis?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 47 reported pedestrian crashes in Davis from 2021–2025, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Davis?
- 30% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Davis each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 4, 2023: 16, 2024: 9, 2025: 5. 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.