Pedestrian crashes on First St, Fresno

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 22 pedestrian crashes were reported on First St in Fresno from 2021–2025, 7 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at First St & Platt Ave (3). 50% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• 50% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left.
• 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 41% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 45% happened after dark.
• 23% were hit-and-run.

1. First St & Platt Ave

   3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   3 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.

   • 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.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
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2. First St & Ventura St

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 3 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 5 p.m..

Where on First St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

First St & Platt Ave, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are First St & Ventura St (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on First St?

50% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 41% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 45% happened after dark. 23% were hit-and-run.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on First St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on First St in Fresno: 2021: 4, 2022: 4, 2023: 7, 2024: 5, 2025: 2. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.