Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in North Park, San Diego
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 109
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 14
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
- street with the most
- El Cajon Blvd
- street with the most
Is North Park safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate neighborhoods 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: 109 pedestrian crashes were reported in North Park from 2021–2026, 14 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at 30th St & University Ave (15). 34% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
North Park here is the City of San Diego's North Park community planning area; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
Where to look next
How people on foot get hit in North Park
- 34% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 46% happened after dark.
- 25% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in North Park
- 46% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 13% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 a.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.
- 0115 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
30th St & University Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
7 of 15 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 53% happened after dark. 33% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 0213 crashes
Adams Ave & 30th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 7 of 13 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 13 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.
- 0313 crashes
El Cajon Blvd & 30th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 13 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 13 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 31% 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.
- 045 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Oregon St & El Cajon Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
- 057 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Texas St & Howard Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 86% happened after dark. 57% were hit-and-run.
- 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 · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
30th St & Lincoln St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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. 33% 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.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
El Cajon Blvd & Georgia St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
University Ave & Mississippi St
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% happened after dark. 67% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
El Cajon Blvd & Iowa St
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 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.
- 105 crashes
30th St & Polk Ave
Drivers 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in North Park
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| El Cajon Blvd | 17 | 7 |
| 30th St | 16 | 1 |
| University Ave | 13 | 1 |
| Adams Ave | 9 | 0 |
| Meade Ave | 6 | 0 |
| Texas St | 5 | 1 |
| Park Blvd | 4 | 1 |
| Illinois St | 4 | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 4 | 0 |
| Lincoln Ave | 4 | 0 |
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 North Park
The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 24% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Sunday.
| Monday | 14 | |
| Tuesday | 11 | |
| Wednesday | 19 | |
| Thursday | 13 | |
| Friday | 19 | |
| Saturday | 11 | |
| Sunday | 22 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in North Park, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in North Park
| Where the person on foot was | North Park | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 57% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 26% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 15% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in North Park, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (104) or the road's posted speed (0). 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 North Park by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 30 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 15 | 2 |
Common questions about North Park
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in North Park?
- The worst spot is 30th St & University Ave, with 15 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Adams Ave & 30th St (13) and El Cajon Blvd & 30th St (13).
- How many pedestrians were killed in North Park?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 109 reported pedestrian crashes in North Park from 2021–2026, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in North Park?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark. 25% were hit-and-run.
- How does North Park compare with the rest of San Diego?
- North Park had 109 of the 2,257 pedestrian crashes on the map in San Diego, 2021–2026 (5%). That is a count, not a rate: a neighborhood with more people walking, shops and through traffic has more crashes without being riskier for each person. North Park here is the City of San Diego's North Park community planning area; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in North Park have the most pedestrian crashes?
- El Cajon Blvd (17), 30th St (16), University Ave (13), Adams Ave (9), Meade Ave (6), counted by the street each police report names first.
Nearby neighborhoods in San Diego
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A crash counts toward the neighborhood whose outline holds its point. 106 of the 109 crashes here had no coordinates on the report and were placed at the intersection its street names give. Reports with neither coordinates nor usable street names aren't on the map, 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. Outline: City of San Diego, Community Planning Districts. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.