Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Paso Robles, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 59
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 15
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
- street with the most
- Spring St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 9 spots, explained- 112th St & Spring St4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Spring St & 30th St3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Creston Rd & Niblick Rd3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
Is Paso Robles 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: 59 pedestrian crashes were reported in Paso Robles from 2021–2026, 15 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at 12th St & Spring St (4). 36% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Paso Robles
- 36% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left.
- 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 41% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Paso Robles
- 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 12% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 25% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 2% (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.
- 014 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
12th St & Spring St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Spring St & 30th 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. 2 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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Creston Rd & Niblick Rd
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.
- 043 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
24th St & Spring St
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 054 crashes
13th St & Pine St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 4 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% 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.
- 063 crashes
River Rd & Niblick Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 073 crashes
Spring St & 10th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 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.
- 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.
- 083 crashes
6th St & Spring St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 093 crashes
Navajo Ave & River Rd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 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.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Paso Robles
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Spring St | 11 | 3 |
| Niblick Rd | 6 | 1 |
| Creston Rd | 5 | 1 |
| 24th St | 4 | 1 |
| 13th St | 4 | 1 |
| Meadowlark Rd | 3 | 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 Paso Robles
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 25 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 5 | |
| drove under the influence | 3 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 24 cars, 18 pickup trucks, 12 SUVs and 1 minivan. In 4 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 Paso Robles
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 27% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 5 | |
| Tuesday | 9 | |
| Wednesday | 12 | |
| Thursday | 6 | |
| Friday | 10 | |
| Saturday | 9 | |
| Sunday | 8 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Paso Robles, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Paso Robles
| Where the person on foot was | Paso Robles | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 50% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 28% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 21% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Paso Robles | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 57% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 31% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 6% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 6% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Paso Robles, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (58) or the road's posted speed (51). 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 Paso Robles by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 9 | 3 |
Common questions about Paso Robles
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Paso Robles?
- The worst spot is 12th St & Spring St, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Spring St & 30th St (3) and Creston Rd & Niblick Rd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Paso Robles?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 59 reported pedestrian crashes in Paso Robles from 2021–2026, and 15 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Paso Robles?
- 36% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Paso Robles, compared with California?
- Of 59 reported pedestrian crashes in Paso Robles from 2021–2026: 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 12% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 25% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 2% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Paso Robles have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Spring St (11), Niblick Rd (6), Creston Rd (5), 24th St (4), 13th St (4). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Paso Robles?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Paso Robles was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Paso Robles each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 8, 2023: 11, 2024: 4, 2025: 11, 2026: 9. 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.