Pedestrian crash hotspots in Elk Grove, CA
76 pedestrian crashes were reported in Elk Grove from 2021–2025, 31 of them serious or fatal (13 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 Elk Grove (159 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Elk Grove
- 34% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 34% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Laguna Blvd & Big Horn Blvd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a mid-block crosswalk. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. Franklin High Rd & Stathos Dr (W)
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Elk Grove by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 10 | |
| 2025 | 24 | 7 |
Common questions about Elk Grove
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Elk Grove?
- The worst spot is Laguna Blvd & Big Horn Blvd, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Franklin High Rd & Stathos Dr (W) (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Elk Grove?
- 13 crashes killed someone in 76 reported pedestrian crashes in Elk Grove from 2021–2025, and 31 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Elk Grove?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 34% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Elk Grove each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 9, 2023: 17, 2024: 26, 2025: 24. 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.