Pedestrian crash hotspots in Sacramento, CA
104 pedestrian crashes were reported in Sacramento from 2021–2025, 82 of them serious or fatal (76 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 Sacramento (69 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Sacramento
- 4% involved a driver turning, 1% turning left.
- 3% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 11% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 67% happened after dark.
- 25% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Florin Rd
3 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. Fruitridge Rd
3 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Pedestrian crashes in Sacramento by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | 23 | |
| 2022 | 34 | 27 | |
| 2023 | 26 | 20 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 12 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
Common questions about Sacramento
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Sacramento?
- The worst spot is Florin Rd, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Fruitridge Rd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Sacramento?
- 76 crashes killed someone in 104 reported pedestrian crashes in Sacramento from 2021–2025, and 82 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Sacramento?
- 4% involved a driver turning, 1% turning left. 3% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 11% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% happened after dark. 25% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Sacramento each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 25, 2022: 34, 2023: 26, 2024: 15, 2025: 4. 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.