Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Salinas, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 298
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 69
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
- street with the most
- Main St
- street with the most
Is Salinas 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: 298 pedestrian crashes were reported in Salinas from 2021–2026, 69 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at Alisal St & Hebbron Ave (9). 38% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Salinas
- 38% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 47% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Salinas
- 47% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 11% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 23% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
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.
- 019 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Alisal St & Hebbron Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 56% 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.
- 026 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Williams Rd & Fairhaven St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 037 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Williams Rd & Bardin Rd
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 57% 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.
- 045 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Main St & Massa St
A mix of crash types
Of 5 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.
- 0510 crashes
Main St & Rossi St
People hit crossing mid-block
7 of 10 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 80% 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.
- 066 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Main St & Romie Ln
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 6 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.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Maple St & Main St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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.
- 086 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Sanborn Rd & Acosta St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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.
- 095 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Main St & Curtis St
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 80% 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.
- 104 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
E Market & Kern St
People hit crossing mid-block
4 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Salinas
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Main St | 47 | 12 |
| Market St | 18 | 6 |
| Alisal St | 17 | 7 |
| Laurel Dr | 17 | 4 |
| Williams Rd | 16 | 6 |
| Sanborn Rd | 16 | 5 |
| John St | 10 | 2 |
| Towt St | 9 | 1 |
| Boronda Rd | 7 | 2 |
| Constitution Blvd | 5 | 2 |
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.
When pedestrians are hit in Salinas
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 37 | |
| Tuesday | 42 | |
| Wednesday | 45 | |
| Thursday | 41 | |
| Friday | 59 | |
| Saturday | 38 | |
| Sunday | 36 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Salinas, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Salinas
| Where the person on foot was | Salinas | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 46% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 31% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 19% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Salinas | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 41% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 49% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 10% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | under 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Salinas, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (295) or the road's posted speed (232). 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 Salinas by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 64 | 16 | |
| 2023 | 48 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 62 | 11 | |
| 2025 | 43 | 11 | |
| 2026 | 30 | 9 |
How people get to work in Salinas
| Share of workers | Salinas | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 10.9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 17.2% |
5.2% of households in Salinas have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 161,761 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 Salinas's streets.
Common questions about Salinas
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Salinas?
- The worst spot is Alisal St & Hebbron Ave, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are Williams Rd & Fairhaven St (6) and Williams Rd & Bardin Rd (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Salinas?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 298 reported pedestrian crashes in Salinas from 2021–2026, and 69 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Salinas?
- 38% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 47% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Salinas, compared with California?
- Of 298 reported pedestrian crashes in Salinas from 2021–2026: 47% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 11% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 23% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Salinas have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Main St (47), Market St (18), Alisal St (17), Laurel Dr (17), Williams Rd (16). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Salinas?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Salinas was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Salinas?
- 1.2% of workers in Salinas walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.7% take public transit. 5.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Salinas each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 51, 2022: 64, 2023: 48, 2024: 62, 2025: 43, 2026: 30. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.