Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Hollister, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 60
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 12
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- 4th St
- street with the most
Is Hollister 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: 60 pedestrian crashes were reported in Hollister from 2021–2026, 12 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Tres Pinos Rd & Ladd Ln (9). 35% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Hollister
- 35% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 35% happened after dark.
- 12% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Hollister
- 35% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 20% (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.
- 019 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Tres Pinos Rd & Ladd Ln
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 9 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.
- 027 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
4th St & Sally St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 5 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 71% 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.
- 034 crashes
San Benito St & Nash Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 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.
- 044 crashes
Felice Dr & Ball Ct
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 053 crashes
San Felipe Rd & Buena Vista Rd
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Hollister
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| 4th St | 7 | 2 |
| Tres Pinos Rd | 6 | 2 |
| San Benito St | 6 | 1 |
| San Felipe Rd | 3 | 1 |
| Monterey St | 3 | 0 |
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 Hollister
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 9 | |
| Tuesday | 12 | |
| Wednesday | 8 | |
| Thursday | 7 | |
| Friday | 11 | |
| Saturday | 8 | |
| Sunday | 5 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Hollister, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Hollister
| Where the person on foot was | Hollister | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 55% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 22% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 18% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Hollister, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (60) or the road's posted speed (2). 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 Hollister by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 6 | 1 |
How people get to work in Hollister
| Share of workers | Hollister | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 14% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 17.2% |
3.2% of households in Hollister have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 36.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 43,811 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 Hollister's streets.
Common questions about Hollister
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Hollister?
- The worst spot is Tres Pinos Rd & Ladd Ln, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are 4th St & Sally St (7) and San Benito St & Nash Rd (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Hollister?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 60 reported pedestrian crashes in Hollister from 2021–2026, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Hollister?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 35% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Hollister, compared with California?
- Of 60 reported pedestrian crashes in Hollister from 2021–2026: 35% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Hollister have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: 4th St (7), Tres Pinos Rd (6), San Benito St (6), San Felipe Rd (3), Monterey St (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Hollister?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Hollister was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Hollister?
- 0.5% of workers in Hollister walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.9% take public transit. 3.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Hollister each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 11, 2023: 13, 2024: 13, 2025: 14, 2026: 6. 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.
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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.