Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Peninsula, San Diego
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 44
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 12
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
- street with the most
- Rosecrans St
- street with the most
Is Peninsula 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: 44 pedestrian crashes were reported in Peninsula from 2021–2026, 12 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at Rosecrans St & Hugo St (6). 32% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
Peninsula here is the City of San Diego's Peninsula community planning area; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
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How people on foot get hit in Peninsula
- 32% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left.
- 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 32% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 41% happened after dark.
- 14% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Peninsula
- 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 27% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 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.
- 016 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Rosecrans St & Hugo St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 024 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
West Point Loma Blvd & Groton St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 4 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.
- 034 crashes
Rosecrans St & Farragut Rd
A mix of crash types
Of 4 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.
- 043 crashes
Shelter Island Dr & Scott St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Peninsula
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Rosecrans St | 8 | 3 |
| West Point Loma Blvd | 7 | 2 |
| Catalina Blvd | 4 | 1 |
| Nimitz Blvd | 3 | 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 Peninsula
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 30% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 4 | |
| Tuesday | 6 | |
| Wednesday | 8 | |
| Thursday | 10 | |
| Friday | 7 | |
| Saturday | 6 | |
| Sunday | 3 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Peninsula, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Peninsula
| Where the person on foot was | Peninsula | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 42% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 33% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 23% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Peninsula, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (43) or the road's posted speed (1). 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 Peninsula by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
Common questions about Peninsula
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Peninsula?
- The worst spot is Rosecrans St & Hugo St, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are West Point Loma Blvd & Groton St (4) and Rosecrans St & Farragut Rd (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Peninsula?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 44 reported pedestrian crashes in Peninsula from 2021–2026, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Peninsula?
- 32% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 32% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark. 14% were hit-and-run.
- How does Peninsula compare with the rest of San Diego?
- Peninsula had 44 of the 2,257 pedestrian crashes on the map in San Diego, 2021–2026 (2%). 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. Peninsula here is the City of San Diego's Peninsula community planning area; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in Peninsula have the most pedestrian crashes?
- Rosecrans St (8), West Point Loma Blvd (7), Catalina Blvd (4), Nimitz Blvd (3), 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. 39 of the 44 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.