Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Simi Valley, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 86
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 22
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
- street with the most
- Cochran St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 8 spots, explained- 1First St & Royal Ave3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
- 2Erringer Rd & Larch St4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
- 3Los Angeles Ave & Hidden Ranch Dr3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Simi Valley 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: 86 pedestrian crashes were reported in Simi Valley from 2021–2026, 22 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at First St & Royal Ave (3). 53% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Simi Valley
- 53% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left.
- 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 38% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley
- 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 63% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 26% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 6% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
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.
- 013 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
First St & Royal Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- 024 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Erringer Rd & Larch St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
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. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Los Angeles Ave & Hidden Ranch Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 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.
- 043 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Tracy Ave & Cochran St
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Los Angeles Ave & Hubbard St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 3 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 064 crashes
Los Angeles Ave & Tapo St
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 45 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.
- 074 crashes
Cochran St & Tapo St
Drivers turning left 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 left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 083 crashes
Tapo St & Walnut St
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Cochran St | 13 | 1 |
| Los Angeles Ave | 12 | 3 |
| Erringer Rd | 7 | 4 |
| Royal Ave | 6 | 2 |
| Tapo Canyon Rd | 5 | 2 |
| Tapo St | 4 | 0 |
| First St | 3 | 1 |
| Stow St | 3 | 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 Simi Valley
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 38 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 2 | |
| ran a red light | 2 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 45 cars, 18 SUVs, 12 pickup trucks, 3 minivans 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 Simi Valley
The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 31% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 13 | |
| Tuesday | 14 | |
| Wednesday | 19 | |
| Thursday | 11 | |
| Friday | 12 | |
| Saturday | 11 | |
| Sunday | 6 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Simi Valley
| Where the person on foot was | Simi Valley | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 59% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 0% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 21% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 20% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Simi Valley | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 29% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 8% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 62% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (85) or the road's posted speed (84). 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 Simi Valley by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 12 | 5 |
How people get to work in Simi Valley
| Share of workers | Simi Valley | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 19.1% | 17.2% |
2.8% of households in Simi Valley have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 125,634 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 Simi Valley's streets.
Common questions about Simi Valley
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Simi Valley?
- The worst spot is First St & Royal Ave, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Erringer Rd & Larch St (4) and Los Angeles Ave & Hidden Ranch Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Simi Valley?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 86 reported pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley from 2021–2026, and 22 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Simi Valley?
- 53% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Simi Valley, compared with California?
- Of 86 reported pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley from 2021–2026: 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 63% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 26% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 6% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
- Which streets in Simi Valley have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Cochran St (13), Los Angeles Ave (12), Erringer Rd (7), Royal Ave (6), Tapo Canyon Rd (5). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Simi Valley?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Simi Valley?
- 0.8% of workers in Simi Valley walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.4% take public transit. 2.8% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Simi Valley each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 19, 2022: 10, 2023: 17, 2024: 17, 2025: 11, 2026: 12. 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.