Pedestrian crash hotspots in Red Bluff, CA
33 pedestrian crashes were reported in Red Bluff from 2021–2025, 11 of them serious or fatal (5 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 Red Bluff (18 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Red Bluff
- 33% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 42% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 45% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Main St & Willow St
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
2. Walnut St & Rt 36
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 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.
3. Oak St & Jefferson St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 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 Red Bluff by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 |
Common questions about Red Bluff
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Red Bluff?
- The worst spot is Main St & Willow St, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Walnut St & Rt 36 (4) and Oak St & Jefferson St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Red Bluff?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 33 reported pedestrian crashes in Red Bluff from 2021–2025, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Red Bluff?
- 33% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 42% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 45% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Red Bluff each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 8, 2023: 5, 2024: 6, 2025: 7. 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.