Pedestrian crash hotspots in Los Gatos, CA
38 pedestrian crashes were reported in Los Gatos from 2021–2025, 5 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 Los Gatos (77 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Los Gatos
- 47% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
- 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 21% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Los Gatos Saratoga Rd & University Avenue
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 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.
2. University Ave & Hubbell Wy
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople 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.
3. Los Gatos Blvd & Los Gatos-Almaden Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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.
- → 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.
4. Los Gatos Blvd & Lark Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Los Gatos by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions about Los Gatos
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Los Gatos?
- The worst spot is Los Gatos Saratoga Rd & University Avenue, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are University Ave & Hubbell Wy (4) and Los Gatos Blvd & Los Gatos-Almaden Rd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Los Gatos?
- No deaths were reported in 38 reported pedestrian crashes in Los Gatos from 2021–2025, and 5 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Los Gatos?
- 47% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 21% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Los Gatos each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 8, 2023: 13, 2024: 9, 2025: 0. 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), 2021–2025. 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.