Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in University, San Diego
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 44
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 7
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
- street with the most
- Nobel Dr
- street with the most
Is University 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 University from 2021–2026, 7 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Genesee & University Town Ctr (4). 41% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
University here is the City of San Diego's University community planning area; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
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How people on foot get hit in University
- 41% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 41% happened after dark.
- 14% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in University
- 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 16% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 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.
- 014 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Genesee & University Town Ctr
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Arriba St & Regents Rd
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 034 crashes
Genesee Ave & Governer Dr
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.
- 044 crashes
Nobel Dr & Caminito Plaza Centro
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% happened after dark.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in University
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Dr | 5 | 0 |
| La Jolla Village Dr | 4 | 3 |
| Regents Rd | 4 | 1 |
| Genesee 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 University
The busiest hour was 3 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 Monday.
| Monday | 9 | |
| Tuesday | 5 | |
| Wednesday | 9 | |
| Thursday | 5 | |
| Friday | 8 | |
| Saturday | 4 | |
| Sunday | 4 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in University, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in University
| Where the person on foot was | University | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 78% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 0% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 16% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 5% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in University, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (37) 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 University by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 10 | 1 |
Common questions about University
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in University?
- The worst spot is Genesee & University Town Ctr, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Arriba St & Regents Rd (3) and Genesee Ave & Governer Dr (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in University?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 44 reported pedestrian crashes in University from 2021–2026, and 7 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in University?
- 41% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark. 14% were hit-and-run.
- How does University compare with the rest of San Diego?
- University 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. University here is the City of San Diego's University community planning area; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in University have the most pedestrian crashes?
- Nobel Dr (5), La Jolla Village Dr (4), Regents Rd (4), Genesee Ave (4), 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. 43 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.