Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Vacaville, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 109
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 21
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
- street with the most
- Alamo Dr
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Vacaville 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: 109 pedestrian crashes were reported in Vacaville from 2021–2026, 21 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Main St & Davis St (6). 33% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Vacaville
- 33% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left.
- 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 36% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Vacaville
- 36% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 10% (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.
- 016 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Main St & Davis St
People hit walking in the road
2 of 6 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 025 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Monte Vista Ave & Brown St
People hit walking in the road
3 of 5 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 033 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Peabody Rd & Southwood Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 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.
- 044 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Alamo Dr & Bel Air Dr
Drivers 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. 75% 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.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Marshall Rd & Peabody Rd
People hit walking in the road
3 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 065 crashes
Nut Tree Rd & Marshall Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 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.
- 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Alamo Dr & Amapola St
A mix of crash types
67% 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.
- 084 crashes
Depot St & Monte Vista Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
- 093 crashes
Nut Tree Rd & Alamo Dr
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.
- 103 crashes
Harbison Dr & Damiano Ln
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Vacaville
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo Dr | 14 | 4 |
| Nut Tree Rd | 14 | 1 |
| Monte Vista Ave | 10 | 2 |
| Orange Dr | 5 | 1 |
| Marshall Rd | 5 | 0 |
| Markham Ave | 4 | 0 |
| Peabody Rd | 3 | 2 |
| Davis St | 3 | 0 |
| Brown St | 3 | 0 |
| Main St | 3 | 0 |
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 Vacaville
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 28 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 8 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 6 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 5 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 4 | |
| drove under the influence | 3 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 61 cars, 18 SUVs, 16 pickup trucks, 5 minivans and 2 buses. In 5 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 Vacaville
The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 29% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Monday.
| Monday | 26 | |
| Tuesday | 17 | |
| Wednesday | 17 | |
| Thursday | 15 | |
| Friday | 19 | |
| Saturday | 9 | |
| Sunday | 6 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Vacaville, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Vacaville
| Where the person on foot was | Vacaville | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 31% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 38% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 27% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Vacaville, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (108) or the road's posted speed (2). 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 Vacaville by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 23 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 15 | 2 |
How people get to work in Vacaville
| Share of workers | Vacaville | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 6.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 17.2% |
4% of households in Vacaville have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 102,596 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 Vacaville's streets.
Common questions about Vacaville
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Vacaville?
- The worst spot is Main St & Davis St, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Monte Vista Ave & Brown St (5) and Peabody Rd & Southwood Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Vacaville?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 109 reported pedestrian crashes in Vacaville from 2021–2026, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Vacaville?
- 33% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 36% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Vacaville, compared with California?
- Of 109 reported pedestrian crashes in Vacaville from 2021–2026: 36% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 10% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Vacaville have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Alamo Dr (14), Nut Tree Rd (14), Monte Vista Ave (10), Orange Dr (5), Marshall Rd (5). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Vacaville?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Vacaville was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Vacaville?
- 1.1% of workers in Vacaville walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.4% take public transit. 4% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Vacaville each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 25, 2023: 17, 2024: 23, 2025: 13, 2026: 15. 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.