Pedestrian crashes on Jones St, San Francisco

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: 27 pedestrian crashes were reported on Jones St in San Francisco from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Jones St & Eddy St (12). 48% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapJones St & Eddy St12 crashes. A mix of crash types.
• Next in San FranciscoMission St197 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in San Francisco3,263 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 48% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
• 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 7% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 33% happened after dark.

1. Jones St & Eddy St

   12 crashes

   A mix of crash types

   Of 12 people hit here, 6 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were in the road.

   • No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
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2. Jones St & Geary St

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   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.
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3. Jones St & Golden Gate Ave

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 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.
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4. Jones St & Sutter St

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   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. 67% 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.
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5. Jones St & Sacramento St

   3 crashes

   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. 67% 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 2 p.m..

Where on Jones St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Jones St & Eddy St, with 12 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Jones St & Geary St (4) and Jones St & Golden Gate Ave (4).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Jones St?

48% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 7% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Jones St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Jones St in San Francisco: 2021: 1, 2022: 5, 2023: 1, 2024: 6, 2025: 11, 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.