Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Santa Rosa, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 204
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 60
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 11
- fatal
- street with the most
- College Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Dutton Ave & Sebastopol Rd8 crashes · 5 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 23rd St & B St10 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3College Ave & Beaver St4 crashes · 3 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Is Santa Rosa 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: 204 pedestrian crashes were reported in Santa Rosa from 2021–2026, 60 of them serious or fatal (11 fatal). The most were at Dutton Ave & Sebastopol Rd (8). 42% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Santa Rosa
- 42% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa
- 44% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 7% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 29% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 17% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
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.
- 018 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Dutton Ave & Sebastopol Rd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left.
- 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.
- 0210 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
3rd St & B St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 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.
- 034 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
College Ave & Beaver St
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 75% 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.
- 048 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
3rd St & D St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 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.
- 055 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
College Ave & Mendocino Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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. 100% happened after dark. 40% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 065 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Stony Point Rd & Occidental Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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.
- 075 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Yolanda Ave & Santa Rosa Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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.
- 085 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Boyd St & Earle St
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver drove too fast for conditions. 3 of 5 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 80% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 095 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Davis St & 4th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 60% 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.
- 104 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-101 & Steele Ln
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| College Ave | 12 | 8 |
| Sebastopol Rd | 11 | 3 |
| 3rd St | 11 | 3 |
| Santa Rosa Ave | 10 | 4 |
| Dutton Ave | 8 | 5 |
| Stony Point Rd | 8 | 3 |
| Marlow Rd | 5 | 3 |
| Mendocino Ave | 5 | 1 |
| Range Ave | 5 | 0 |
| Sonoma Ave | 4 | 1 |
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 Santa Rosa
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 77 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 15 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| drove under the influence | 5 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 4 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 3 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 118 cars, 21 pickup trucks, 18 SUVs, 2 buses, 2 minivans and 1 truck or semi. In 16 crashes 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 Santa Rosa
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 29% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 26 | |
| Tuesday | 31 | |
| Wednesday | 39 | |
| Thursday | 25 | |
| Friday | 36 | |
| Saturday | 25 | |
| Sunday | 22 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Santa Rosa
| Where the person on foot was | Santa Rosa | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 49% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 22% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 24% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Santa Rosa | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 39% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 53% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 6% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (201) or the road's posted speed (147). Freeway crashes are left out. These describe the crashes, not how dangerous each kind of street is: we have no count of how many people cross each one.
Pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 31 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 36 | 12 | |
| 2024 | 29 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 42 | 13 | |
| 2026 | 33 | 5 |
How people get to work in Santa Rosa
| Share of workers | Santa Rosa | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 11.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 17.2% |
6.2% of households in Santa Rosa have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 177,090 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 Santa Rosa's streets.
Common questions about Santa Rosa
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Santa Rosa?
- The worst spot is Dutton Ave & Sebastopol Rd, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are 3rd St & B St (10) and College Ave & Beaver St (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Santa Rosa?
- 11 crashes killed someone in 204 reported pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa from 2021–2026, and 60 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Santa Rosa?
- 42% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Santa Rosa, compared with California?
- Of 204 reported pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa from 2021–2026: 44% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 7% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 29% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 17% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Santa Rosa have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: College Ave (12), Sebastopol Rd (11), 3rd St (11), Santa Rosa Ave (10), Dutton Ave (8). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Santa Rosa?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Santa Rosa was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Santa Rosa?
- 2.4% of workers in Santa Rosa walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.3% take public transit. 6.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Santa Rosa each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 33, 2022: 31, 2023: 36, 2024: 29, 2025: 42, 2026: 33. 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.