Pedestrian crashes on Stockton 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: 22 pedestrian crashes were reported on Stockton St in San Francisco from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Stockton St & Washington St (12). 9% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapStockton St & Washington St12 crashes. People hit crossing mid-block.
• Next in San FranciscoMission St197 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in San Francisco3,263 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 9% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left.
• 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 41% happened after dark.

1. Stockton St & Washington St

   12 crashes · 3 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   4 of 12 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark.

   • Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
   • Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
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2. Stockton St & Sutter St

   5 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 5 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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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 2 p.m..

Where on Stockton St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Stockton St & Washington St, with 12 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Stockton St & Sutter St (5).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Stockton St?

9% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Stockton St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Stockton St in San Francisco: 2021: 5, 2022: 4, 2023: 5, 2024: 2, 2025: 3, 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.