Pedestrian crash hotspots in Sonora, CA
19 pedestrian crashes were reported in Sonora from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
How people on foot get hit in Sonora
- 42% involved a driver turning, 37% turning left.
- 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 37% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Rt 49 & Jackson St
8 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 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.
2. Washington St & Church St
4 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 4 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Sonora by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
Common questions about Sonora
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Sonora?
- The worst spot is Rt 49 & Jackson St, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Washington St & Church St (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Sonora?
- No deaths were reported in 19 reported pedestrian crashes in Sonora from 2021–2025, and 2 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Sonora?
- 42% involved a driver turning, 37% turning left. 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 37% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Sonora each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 3, 2023: 0, 2024: 6, 2025: 7. 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.