Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Sanger, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 31
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 8
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
- street with the most
- Academy Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
Is Sanger safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 31 pedestrian crashes were reported in Sanger from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at Academy Ave & 7th St (5). 32% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 61% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Sanger
- 32% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left.
- 61% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 23% happened after dark.
- 16% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Sanger
- 23% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 26% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 015 crashes
Academy Ave & 7th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Sarah Ave & Santa Monica
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver ran a red light. Of 3 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.
- 033 crashes
Church Ave & Greenwood Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 3 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Sanger
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Ave | 6 | 0 |
| Bethel Ave | 4 | 3 |
| Church Ave | 4 | 2 |
| Greenwood Ave | 4 | 0 |
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Sanger
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 11 | |
| ran a red light | 5 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 14 cars, 7 SUVs, 5 pickup trucks and 2 truck or semis. In 1 crash the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Sanger
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 35% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 4 | |
| Tuesday | 4 | |
| Wednesday | 5 | |
| Thursday | 11 | |
| Friday | 4 | |
| Saturday | 3 | |
| Sunday | 0 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Sanger, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Pedestrian crashes in Sanger by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
How people get to work in Sanger
| Share of workers | Sanger | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 17.2% |
4.1% of households in Sanger have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 26,699 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Sanger's streets.
Common questions about Sanger
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Sanger?
- The worst spot is Academy Ave & 7th St, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Sarah Ave & Santa Monica (3) and Church Ave & Greenwood Ave (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Sanger?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 31 reported pedestrian crashes in Sanger from 2021–2026, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Sanger?
- 32% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 61% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 23% happened after dark. 16% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Sanger, compared with California?
- Of 31 reported pedestrian crashes in Sanger from 2021–2026: 23% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 26% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Sanger have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Academy Ave (6), Bethel Ave (4), Church Ave (4), Greenwood Ave (4). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Sanger?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Sanger was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Sanger?
- 2.1% of workers in Sanger walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.5% take public transit. 4.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Sanger each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 6, 2022: 5, 2023: 9, 2024: 5, 2025: 6, 2026: 0. 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.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.