Pedestrian crash hotspots in San Rafael, CA
191 pedestrian crashes were reported in San Rafael from 2021–2025, 25 of them serious or fatal (6 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in San Rafael (152 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in San Rafael
- 58% involved a driver turning, 43% turning left.
- 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. 2nd St & Lincoln Av
31 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 14 of 31 crashes a driver was turning left. 21 of 31 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.
2. B St & 2nd St
17 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 13 of 17 crashes a driver was turning left. 16 of 17 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 41% 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.
3. Irwin St & 4th St
17 crashes · 4 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 12 of 17 crashes a driver was turning left. 14 of 17 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 47% 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.
4. Canal St & Fairfax St
10 crashes · 4 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 10 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 60% 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.
5. C St & 4th St
14 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 8 of 14 crashes a driver was turning left. 13 of 14 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.
6. 4th St & G St
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 8 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.
7. 5th Av & Court St
10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 10 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.
8. Mission Av & Mary St
9 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 9 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.
9. Redwood Hwy & Professional Center Pkwy
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
3 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
10. Larkspur St & Kerner Bl
7 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Pedestrian crashes in San Rafael by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 36 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 43 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 46 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 38 | 5 |
Common questions about San Rafael
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in San Rafael?
- The worst spot is 2nd St & Lincoln Av, with 31 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are B St & 2nd St (17) and Irwin St & 4th St (17).
- How many pedestrians were killed in San Rafael?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 191 reported pedestrian crashes in San Rafael from 2021–2025, and 25 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in San Rafael?
- 58% involved a driver turning, 43% turning left. 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in San Rafael each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 28, 2022: 36, 2023: 43, 2024: 46, 2025: 38. 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. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, and many city police reports have none, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-23. How the data works.