Pedestrian crash hotspots in Thousand Oaks, CA
105 pedestrian crashes were reported in Thousand Oaks from 2021–2025, 25 of them serious or fatal (6 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 Thousand Oaks (128 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Thousand Oaks
- 50% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Ventu Park Rd & Hillcrest Dr
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 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.
- → 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.
2. Calle Zafiro & Avenida Del Platino
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
3. Moorpark Rd & Thousand Oaks Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
4. Moorpark Rd & Brazil St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers 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. 67% 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.
5. Moorpark Rd & Gainsborough Rd
3 crashesDrivers 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.
6. Los Feliz Dr & Thousand Oaks Bl
3 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right.
- → 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.
7. Thousand Oaks Bl & Offramp Sb 23 Thousand Oaks
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
8. Wilbur Rd & Laurie Ln
3 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 67% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Thousand Oaks by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 22 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 23 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 20 | 5 |
Common questions about Thousand Oaks
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Thousand Oaks?
- The worst spot is Ventu Park Rd & Hillcrest Dr, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Calle Zafiro & Avenida Del Platino (4) and Moorpark Rd & Thousand Oaks Bl (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Thousand Oaks?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 105 reported pedestrian crashes in Thousand Oaks from 2021–2025, and 25 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Thousand Oaks?
- 50% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Thousand Oaks each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 22, 2022: 22, 2023: 23, 2024: 18, 2025: 20. 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.