Pedestrian crashes on Hollister Ave, Goleta

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: 15 pedestrian crashes were reported on Hollister Ave in Goleta from 2021–2026, 7 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Hollister Ave & Nectarine Ave (4). 47% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapHollister Ave & Nectarine Ave4 crashes. Drivers turning left into people crossing.
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Goleta44 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 47% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left.
• 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 13% happened after dark.

1. Hollister Ave & Nectarine Ave

   4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 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.
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2. Hollister Ave & Kellogg Ave

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 4 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 9 a.m..

Where on Hollister Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Hollister Ave & Nectarine Ave, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Hollister Ave & Kellogg Ave (4).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Hollister Ave?

47% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 13% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Hollister Ave each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Hollister Ave in Goleta: 2021: 0, 2022: 4, 2023: 5, 2024: 1, 2025: 3, 2026: 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.