Pedestrian crash hotspots in Oxnard, CA
317 pedestrian crashes were reported in Oxnard from 2021–2025, 59 of them serious or fatal (11 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 Oxnard (327 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Oxnard
- 31% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 40% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. S Oxnard Bl & 4th St
13 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
4 of 13 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.
2. Cooper Rd & Garfield Av
11 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 11 people hit here, 7 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk. 45% 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.
3. Hobson Wy & 5th St
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
4. Hull Pl & M St
7 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 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.
5. W 6th St & S Oxnard Bl
10 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 10 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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.
6. Rose Av & Oxnard Bl
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
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.
- → 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.
7. E Hueneme Rd & Salvador Dr
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
8. N Rose Ave & Gonzales Rd
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 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.
9. Oxnard Bl & Citrus Grove Ln
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople 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.
10. Saviers Rd & E Dollie St
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 60% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Oxnard by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68 | 11 | |
| 2022 | 75 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 54 | 16 | |
| 2024 | 67 | 12 | |
| 2025 | 53 | 6 |
Common questions about Oxnard
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Oxnard?
- The worst spot is S Oxnard Bl & 4th St, with 13 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Cooper Rd & Garfield Av (11) and Hobson Wy & 5th St (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Oxnard?
- 11 crashes killed someone in 317 reported pedestrian crashes in Oxnard from 2021–2025, and 59 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Oxnard?
- 31% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Oxnard each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 68, 2022: 75, 2023: 54, 2024: 67, 2025: 53. 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.