Pedestrian crash hotspots in Stockton, CA
641 pedestrian crashes were reported in Stockton from 2021–2025, 148 of them serious or fatal (43 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in Stockton (582 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Stockton
- 30% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left.
- 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 32% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 46% happened after dark.
- 11% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Martin Luther King Bl & Turnpike Rd
10 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
4 of 10 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 40% 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.
2. Martin Luther King Bl & San Joaquin St
11 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 6 of 11 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 11 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.
3. Mariposa Rd & Eighth St
5 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 80% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 50 mph.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
4. Martin Luther King Bl & Grant St
9 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
5 of 9 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% happened after dark.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
5. March Ln & Holiday Dr
4 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
6. El Dorado St & Vine St
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
3 of 6 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% 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.
7. California St & Flora St
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
3 of 6 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% 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.
8. Airport Wy & Washington St
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 83% happened after dark.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
9. Charter Wy & Argonaut St
4 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
10. Washington St & El Dorado St
14 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 10 of 14 crashes a driver was turning left. 12 of 14 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 43% happened after dark. 36% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Stockton by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 | 19 | |
| 2022 | 150 | 30 | |
| 2023 | 140 | 38 | |
| 2024 | 125 | 29 | |
| 2025 | 124 | 32 |
Common questions about Stockton
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Stockton?
- The worst spot is Martin Luther King Bl & Turnpike Rd, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are Martin Luther King Bl & San Joaquin St (11) and Mariposa Rd & Eighth St (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Stockton?
- 43 crashes killed someone in 641 reported pedestrian crashes in Stockton from 2021–2025, and 148 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Stockton?
- 30% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 32% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Stockton each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 102, 2022: 150, 2023: 140, 2024: 125, 2025: 124. 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.