Pedestrian crash hotspots in Petaluma, CA
57 pedestrian crashes were reported in Petaluma from 2021–2025, 17 of them serious or fatal (4 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 Petaluma (104 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Petaluma
- 37% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 32% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Liberty St & Washington St
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 43% 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.
2. S Mcdowell Bl & Lindberg Ln
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. 100% 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.
3. 1st St & D St
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 6 people hit here, 3 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.
4. Parking Lot: 429 N Mcdowell Bl
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
5. Petaluma Bl N & Martha St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Petaluma by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 14 | 5 |
Common questions about Petaluma
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Petaluma?
- The worst spot is Liberty St & Washington St, with 7 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are S Mcdowell Bl & Lindberg Ln (3) and 1st St & D St (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Petaluma?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 57 reported pedestrian crashes in Petaluma from 2021–2025, and 17 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Petaluma?
- 37% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 32% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Petaluma each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 15, 2023: 15, 2024: 6, 2025: 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.
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.