Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Goleta, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 44
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 21
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 6
- fatal
- street with the most
- Hollister Ave
- street with the most
Is Goleta 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: 44 pedestrian crashes were reported in Goleta from 2021–2026, 21 of them serious or fatal (6 fatal). The most were at Hollister Ave & Nectarine Ave (6). 36% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
Where to look next
How people on foot get hit in Goleta
- 36% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 20% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Goleta
- 20% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 48% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
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.
- 016 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Hollister Ave & Nectarine Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
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.
- 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Hollister Ave & Lowell Way
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Storke Rd & Market Place Dr
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
- 045 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Kellogg Ave & Hollister Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Goleta
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Hollister Ave | 15 | 7 |
| Calle Real | 7 | 2 |
| Cathedral Oaks Rd | 3 | 2 |
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.
When pedestrians are hit in Goleta
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 18% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 4 | |
| Tuesday | 8 | |
| Wednesday | 5 | |
| Thursday | 9 | |
| Friday | 8 | |
| Saturday | 6 | |
| Sunday | 4 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Goleta, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Goleta
| Where the person on foot was | Goleta | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 50% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 16% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 30% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Goleta, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (44) or the road's posted speed (16). 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 Goleta by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | |
| 2026 | 7 | 4 |
How people get to work in Goleta
| Share of workers | Goleta | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.4% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 11.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 17.2% |
4.8% of households in Goleta have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 32,685 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 Goleta's streets.
Common questions about Goleta
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Goleta?
- The worst spot is Hollister Ave & Nectarine Ave, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are Hollister Ave & Lowell Way (3) and Storke Rd & Market Place Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Goleta?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 44 reported pedestrian crashes in Goleta from 2021–2026, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Goleta?
- 36% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 20% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Goleta, compared with California?
- Of 44 reported pedestrian crashes in Goleta from 2021–2026: 20% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 48% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Goleta have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Hollister Ave (15), Calle Real (7), Cathedral Oaks Rd (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Goleta?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Goleta was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Goleta?
- 2.5% of workers in Goleta walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 2.8% take public transit. 4.8% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Goleta each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 12, 2023: 7, 2024: 4, 2025: 7, 2026: 7. 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), 2021–2026. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.