Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Napa, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 140
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 25
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
- street with the most
- Jefferson St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Main St & Pearl St11 crashesPolice reports: in 7 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 21st St & School St6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
- 3Jefferson St & Lincoln Ave7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Napa 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: 140 pedestrian crashes were reported in Napa from 2021–2026, 25 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Main St & Pearl St (11). 47% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Napa
- 47% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left.
- 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 39% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Napa
- 39% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 5% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 18% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 13% (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.
- 0111 crashes
Main St & Pearl St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 7 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 9 of 11 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 11 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 55% 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.
- 026 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
1st St & School St
People hit walking in the road
3 of 6 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.
- 037 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Jefferson St & Lincoln Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 7 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 43% 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.
- 046 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
8th St & Soscol Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 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.
- 057 crashes
Trancas St & California Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 7 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 57% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 064 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Lincoln Ave & Soscol Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Jefferson St & Rubicon St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 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.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
1st St & California Blvd
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 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.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Imola Ave & Gasser Dr
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.
- 105 crashes
1st St & Main St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Napa
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson St | 18 | 2 |
| Main St | 11 | 0 |
| Soscol Ave | 10 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 9 | 2 |
| 1st St | 9 | 1 |
| Trancas St | 8 | 1 |
| Imola Ave | 7 | 2 |
| Pueblo Ave | 4 | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 4 | 1 |
| Central Ave | 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 Napa
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 68 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 9 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| drove under the influence | 4 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 3 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 70 cars, 29 SUVs, 28 pickup trucks, 2 truck or semis, 1 minivan and 1 motorcycle. In 13 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 Napa
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 38% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 15 | |
| Tuesday | 23 | |
| Wednesday | 18 | |
| Thursday | 32 | |
| Friday | 24 | |
| Saturday | 17 | |
| Sunday | 11 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Napa, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Napa
| Where the person on foot was | Napa | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 59% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 17% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 21% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Napa | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 52% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 43% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 3% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 2% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Napa, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (138) or the road's posted speed (61). 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 Napa by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 29 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 27 | 5 | |
| 2026 | 14 | 1 |
How people get to work in Napa
| Share of workers | Napa | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.9% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 14% | 17.2% |
5.4% of households in Napa have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 78,239 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 Napa's streets.
Common questions about Napa
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Napa?
- The worst spot is Main St & Pearl St, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026. Next are 1st St & School St (6) and Jefferson St & Lincoln Ave (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Napa?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 140 reported pedestrian crashes in Napa from 2021–2026, and 25 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Napa?
- 47% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 39% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Napa, compared with California?
- Of 140 reported pedestrian crashes in Napa from 2021–2026: 39% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 5% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 18% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 13% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Napa have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Jefferson St (18), Main St (11), Soscol Ave (10), 3rd St (9), 1st St (9). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Napa?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Napa was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Napa?
- 2.2% of workers in Napa walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.7% take public transit. 5.4% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Napa each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 22, 2022: 24, 2023: 29, 2024: 24, 2025: 27, 2026: 14. 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.