Pedestrian crash hotspots in Larkspur, CA
15 pedestrian crashes were reported in Larkspur from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or 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 Larkspur (52 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Larkspur
- 40% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left.
- 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 33% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Magnolia Av & Ward St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 100% 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.
2. Magnolia Av & Doherty Dr
4 crashesPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
3. Magnolia Av & William Av
4 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
Pedestrian crashes in Larkspur by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 |
Common questions about Larkspur
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Larkspur?
- The worst spot is Magnolia Av & Ward St, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Magnolia Av & Doherty Dr (4) and Magnolia Av & William Av (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Larkspur?
- No deaths were reported in 15 reported pedestrian crashes in Larkspur from 2021–2025, and 3 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Larkspur?
- 40% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left. 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Larkspur each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 5, 2022: 2, 2023: 4, 2024: 1, 2025: 3. 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.