Pedestrian crashes on 18th St, San Francisco
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 15
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 2
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
Is 18th St in San Francisco safe to walk?
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: 15 pedestrian crashes were reported on 18th St in San Francisco from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at 18th St & Mission St (5). 40% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on 18th St
- 40% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 20% happened after dark.
- 13% were hit-and-run.
Where on 18th St crashes cluster
18th St & Mission St
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- 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.
18th St & Collingwood St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on 18th St
The busiest hour was 1 p.m..
Pedestrian crashes on 18th St by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
Common questions about 18th St
- Where on 18th St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- 18th St & Mission St, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are 18th St & Collingwood St (3).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on 18th St?
- 40% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 20% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on 18th St each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on 18th St in San Francisco: 2021: 1, 2022: 5, 2023: 4, 2024: 1, 2025: 1, 2026: 3. 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.
Other streets in San Francisco
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.