Pedestrian crashes on El Cajon Blvd, San Diego

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: 84 pedestrian crashes were reported on El Cajon Blvd in San Diego from 2021–2026, 24 of them serious or fatal (9 fatal). The most were at El Cajon Blvd & Altadena Ave (11). 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapEl Cajon Blvd & Altadena Ave11 crashes. People hit crossing mid-block.
• Next in San DiegoUniversity Ave98 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in San Diego2,257 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
• 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 40% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 54% happened after dark.
• 17% were hit-and-run.

Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:

• 54% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
• 29% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
• The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

1. El Cajon Blvd & Altadena Ave

   11 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 4 fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   6 of 11 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.
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2. El Cajon Blvd & 43rd St

   11 crashes

   People hit crossing mid-block

   4 of 11 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 45% 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.
   See it on the map

3. El Cajon Blvd & Estrella Ave

   6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.

   • Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
   See it on the map

4. El Cajon Blvd & Menlo Ave

   8 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 5 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 8 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 25% were hit-and-run.

   • 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.
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5. El Cajon Blvd & 70th St

   4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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.
   See it on the map

6. El Cajon Blvd & 53rd St

   5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% 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.
   See it on the map

Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 8 a.m..

Where on El Cajon Blvd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

El Cajon Blvd & Altadena Ave, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 6 of them serious or fatal. Next are El Cajon Blvd & 43rd St (11) and El Cajon Blvd & Estrella Ave (6).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on El Cajon Blvd?

35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 40% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 54% happened after dark. 17% were hit-and-run.

When do pedestrian crashes happen on El Cajon Blvd, compared with California?

Of 84 reported pedestrian crashes on El Cajon Blvd in San Diego from 2021–2026: 54% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 29% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

How many pedestrian crashes happen on El Cajon Blvd each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on El Cajon Blvd in San Diego: 2021: 9, 2022: 12, 2023: 14, 2024: 15, 2025: 22, 2026: 12. 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.