Pedestrian crashes on State St, Santa Barbara

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: 18 pedestrian crashes were reported on State St in Santa Barbara from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at State St & Calle Laureles (3). 44% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• 44% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
• 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 6% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 22% happened after dark.

1. State St & Calle Laureles

   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.

   • 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. State St & Haley St

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

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

The busiest hour was 6 p.m..

Where on State St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

State St & Calle Laureles, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025. Next are State St & Haley St (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on State St?

44% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 6% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 22% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on State St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on State St in Santa Barbara: 2021: 4, 2022: 1, 2023: 4, 2024: 6, 2025: 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.