Pedestrian crashes on Larkin 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: 35 pedestrian crashes were reported on Larkin St in San Francisco from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Larkin St & Eddy St (12). 46% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapLarkin St & Eddy St12 crashes. Drivers turning left into people crossing.
• Next in San FranciscoMission St197 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in San Francisco3,263 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 46% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left.
• 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 23% happened after dark.

Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:

• 23% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
• 6% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
• The busiest hour was 11 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

1. Larkin St & Eddy St

   12 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 4 of 12 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 12 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.
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2. Larkin St & Ofarrell St

   7 crashes

   People hit crossing mid-block

   4 of 7 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.
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3. Larkin St & Grove St

   4 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 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.
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4. Larkin St & Sutter St

   4 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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.
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5. Larkin St & Golden Gate Ave

   4 crashes

   A mix of crash types

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

The busiest hour was 11 a.m..

Where on Larkin St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Larkin St & Eddy St, with 12 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Larkin St & Ofarrell St (7) and Larkin St & Grove St (4).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Larkin St?

46% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 23% happened after dark.

When do pedestrian crashes happen on Larkin St, compared with California?

Of 35 reported pedestrian crashes on Larkin St in San Francisco from 2021–2026: 23% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 6% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 11 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Larkin St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Larkin St in San Francisco: 2021: 4, 2022: 6, 2023: 7, 2024: 10, 2025: 6, 2026: 2. 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.