Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Lodi, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 92
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 32
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
- street with the most
- Cherokee Ln
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 9 spots, explainedIs Lodi 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: 92 pedestrian crashes were reported in Lodi from 2021–2026, 32 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at Cherokee Ln & Maple St (6). 30% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left. 51% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Lodi
- 30% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left.
- 51% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 32% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 46% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Lodi
- 46% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 12% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 35% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
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 · 3 serious or fatal
Cherokee Ln & Maple St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 83% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 026 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Cherokee Ln & Tokay St
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 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.
- 036 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Cherokee Ln & Elm St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 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.
- 044 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Mills Ave & Elm St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 055 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Victor Rd & Cherokee Ln
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Church St & Kettleman Ln
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Central Ave & Tokay St
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 083 crashes
Pleasant Ave & Lockeford
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 093 crashes
Church St & Oak St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Lodi
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Ln | 17 | 7 |
| Kettleman Ln | 8 | 5 |
| Stockton St | 7 | 4 |
| Church St | 6 | 0 |
| Elm St | 5 | 2 |
| Central Ave | 4 | 2 |
| Lodi Ave | 4 | 1 |
| Vine St | 4 | 1 |
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.
What the police reports say drivers did in Lodi
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 42 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 6 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 2 | |
| ran a red light | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 62 cars, 14 pickup trucks, 8 SUVs, 1 truck or semi, 1 motorcycle and 1 minivan. In 3 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Lodi
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 32% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 10 | |
| Tuesday | 21 | |
| Wednesday | 16 | |
| Thursday | 14 | |
| Friday | 6 | |
| Saturday | 12 | |
| Sunday | 13 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Lodi, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Lodi
| Where the person on foot was | Lodi | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 51% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 32% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 14% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Lodi | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 36% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 52% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 12% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Lodi, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (92) or the road's posted speed (33). 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 Lodi by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 7 | 3 |
How people get to work in Lodi
| Share of workers | Lodi | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 10.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 17.2% |
6.1% of households in Lodi have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 67,607 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 Lodi's streets.
Common questions about Lodi
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Lodi?
- The worst spot is Cherokee Ln & Maple St, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Cherokee Ln & Tokay St (6) and Cherokee Ln & Elm St (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Lodi?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 92 reported pedestrian crashes in Lodi from 2021–2026, and 32 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Lodi?
- 30% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left. 51% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 32% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Lodi, compared with California?
- Of 92 reported pedestrian crashes in Lodi from 2021–2026: 46% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 12% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 35% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Lodi have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Cherokee Ln (17), Kettleman Ln (8), Stockton St (7), Church St (6), Elm St (5). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Lodi?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Lodi was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Lodi?
- 1.9% of workers in Lodi walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.5% take public transit. 6.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Lodi each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 15, 2022: 14, 2023: 25, 2024: 19, 2025: 12, 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.
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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 2026-10-22. How the data works.