Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Sacramento, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 1,310
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 354
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 105
- fatal
- street with the most
- Stockton Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 110th St & J St39 crashes · 6 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 23 of 39, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Alhambra Blvd & K St14 crashes · 4 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 14, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Fruitridge Rd & 49th St6 crashes · 6 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
Is Sacramento 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: 1,310 pedestrian crashes were reported in Sacramento from 2021–2026, 354 of them serious or fatal (105 fatal). The most were at 10th St & J St (39). 31% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Sacramento
- 31% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 43% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Sacramento
- 43% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 24% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 27% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 8% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 19 crashes: holes or deep ruts (9), a construction or repair zone (8) and something blocking the road (2).
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.
- 0139 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
10th St & J St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 23 of 39, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 20 of 39 crashes a driver was turning left. 29 of 39 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.
- 0214 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Alhambra Blvd & K St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 14, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 14 crashes a driver was turning left. 10 of 14 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.
- 036 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
Fruitridge Rd & 49th St
People hit crossing mid-block
5 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 83% 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.
- 0415 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Fruitridge Rd & Stockton Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 15, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 15 crashes a driver was turning right. 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.
- 0522 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
16th St & J St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 10 of 22, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 13 of 22 crashes a driver was turning left. 16 of 22 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 68% 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.
- 0611 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Rio Linda Blvd & Eleanor Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
5 of 11 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 64% 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.
- 0714 crashes · 5 serious or fatal
Del Paso Blvd & El Camino Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 4 of 14, a driver drove too fast for conditions. 5 of 14 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% 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.
- 0819 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
19th St & L St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 14 of 19, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 10 of 19 crashes a driver was turning left. 17 of 19 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 58% 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.
- 099 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
12th St & B St
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 9 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% 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.
- 1010 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Elder Creek Rd & Power Inn Rd
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 10 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Sacramento
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton Blvd | 40 | 9 |
| Florin Rd | 39 | 13 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 38 | 18 |
| El Camino Ave | 32 | 14 |
| J St | 30 | 6 |
| 16th St | 30 | 2 |
| Mack Rd | 29 | 6 |
| Folsom Blvd | 29 | 6 |
| Franklin Blvd | 25 | 14 |
| Northgate Blvd | 24 | 9 |
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 Sacramento
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 358 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 128 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 74 | |
| ran a red light | 47 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 44 | |
| drove under the influence | 29 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 17 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 13 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 734 cars, 219 SUVs, 117 pickup trucks, 29 minivans, 24 truck or semis and 14 motorcycles. In 101 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 Sacramento
The busiest hour was 7 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 Thursday.
| Monday | 186 | |
| Tuesday | 187 | |
| Wednesday | 186 | |
| Thursday | 221 | |
| Friday | 198 | |
| Saturday | 188 | |
| Sunday | 144 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Sacramento, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Sacramento
| Where the person on foot was | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 42% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 27% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 28% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 37% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 39% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 23% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Sacramento, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (1,292) or the road's posted speed (826). 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 Sacramento by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 196 | 76 | |
| 2022 | 223 | 57 | |
| 2023 | 255 | 65 | |
| 2024 | 246 | 65 | |
| 2025 | 242 | 58 | |
| 2026 | 148 | 33 |
How people get to work in Sacramento
| Share of workers | Sacramento | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 19.7% | 17.2% |
8.4% of households in Sacramento have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 528,706 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Sacramento's streets.
Common questions about Sacramento
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Sacramento?
- The worst spot is 10th St & J St, with 39 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 6 of them serious or fatal. Next are Alhambra Blvd & K St (14) and Fruitridge Rd & 49th St (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Sacramento?
- 105 crashes killed someone in 1,310 reported pedestrian crashes in Sacramento from 2021–2026, and 354 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Sacramento?
- 31% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Sacramento, compared with California?
- Of 1,310 reported pedestrian crashes in Sacramento from 2021–2026: 43% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 24% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 27% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 8% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 19 crashes: holes or deep ruts (9), a construction or repair zone (8) and something blocking the road (2).
- Which streets in Sacramento have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Stockton Blvd (40), Florin Rd (39), Fruitridge Rd (38), El Camino Ave (32), J St (30). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Sacramento?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Sacramento was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Sacramento?
- 2.5% of workers in Sacramento walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.8% take public transit. 8.4% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Sacramento each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 196, 2022: 223, 2023: 255, 2024: 246, 2025: 242, 2026: 148. 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.