Pedestrian crashes on Rio Linda Blvd, Sacramento
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 20
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 10
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
Is Rio Linda Blvd in Sacramento safe to walk?
We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 20 pedestrian crashes were reported on Rio Linda Blvd in Sacramento from 2021–2026, 10 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Rio Linda Blvd & Eleanor Ave (5). 25% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left. 30% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on Rio Linda Blvd
- 25% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left.
- 30% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 50% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 65% happened after dark.
Where on Rio Linda Blvd crashes cluster
Rio Linda Blvd & Eleanor Ave
5 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 60% 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.
Rio Linda Blvd & Union St
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
Rio Linda Blvd & Las Palmas Ave
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Rio Linda Blvd
The busiest hour was 9 p.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Rio Linda Blvd by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions about Rio Linda Blvd
- Where on Rio Linda Blvd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Rio Linda Blvd & Eleanor Ave, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Rio Linda Blvd & Union St (4) and Rio Linda Blvd & Las Palmas Ave (4).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Rio Linda Blvd?
- 25% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left. 30% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 50% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 65% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Rio Linda Blvd each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Rio Linda Blvd in Sacramento: 2021: 5, 2022: 3, 2023: 3, 2024: 4, 2025: 5, 2026: 0. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.
Other streets in Sacramento
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.