Pedestrian crashes on Broadway, San Francisco
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 15
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 3
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
Where they cluster
- 1Broadway & Columbus Ave5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Broadway & Montgomery St4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
- 3Broadway & Front St3 crashesPolice reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Broadway 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 Broadway in San Francisco from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Broadway & Columbus Ave (5). 60% involved a driver turning, 33% 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 Broadway
- 60% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left.
- 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 33% happened after dark.
Where on Broadway crashes cluster
Broadway & Columbus Ave
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
Broadway & Montgomery St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 75% 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.
Broadway & Front St
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Broadway
The busiest hour was 7 a.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Broadway by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about Broadway
- Where on Broadway do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Broadway & Columbus Ave, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Broadway & Montgomery St (4) and Broadway & Front St (3).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Broadway?
- 60% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Broadway each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Broadway in San Francisco: 2021: 0, 2022: 3, 2023: 3, 2024: 2, 2025: 6, 2026: 1. 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.