Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Ventura, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 235
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 45
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 14
- fatal
- street with the most
- Thompson Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Victoria Ave & Telephone Rd13 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Thompson Blvd & Figueroa St8 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Thompson Blvd & Chestnut St12 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 12, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Ventura 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: 235 pedestrian crashes were reported in Ventura from 2021–2026, 45 of them serious or fatal (14 fatal). The most were at Victoria Ave & Telephone Rd (13). 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Ventura
- 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 34% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Ventura
- 34% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 4% (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.
- 0113 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Victoria Ave & Telephone Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 13 crashes a driver was turning right. 9 of 13 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.
- 028 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Thompson Blvd & Figueroa St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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. 63% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 0312 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Thompson Blvd & Chestnut St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 12, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 12 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 12 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.
- 045 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Thompson Blvd & Macmillan Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% 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.
- 053 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Harbor & Olivas Park Dr
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 100% 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.
- 066 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Telephone Rd & Petit Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 6 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.
- 076 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & Donlon St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 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.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Ocean Ave & Seaward Ave
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, 2 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.
- 093 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Johnson Dr & Crescent St
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
- 104 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Olive St & Main St
People hit walking in the road
3 of 4 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Ventura
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Blvd | 27 | 12 |
| Telephone Rd | 22 | 3 |
| Main St | 17 | 3 |
| Victoria Ave | 16 | 2 |
| Telegraph Rd | 11 | 3 |
| Ventura Ave | 10 | 1 |
| Harbor Blvd | 9 | 3 |
| Ralston St | 6 | 1 |
| Olive St | 6 | 1 |
| Johnson Dr | 5 | 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 Ventura
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 72 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 27 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 16 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 5 | |
| drove under the influence | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 125 cars, 27 pickup trucks, 24 SUVs, 7 minivans, 2 truck or semis and 1 motorcycle. In 15 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 Ventura
The busiest hour was 6 p.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 | 33 | |
| Tuesday | 42 | |
| Wednesday | 51 | |
| Thursday | 26 | |
| Friday | 31 | |
| Saturday | 34 | |
| Sunday | 18 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Ventura, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Ventura
| Where the person on foot was | Ventura | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 51% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 20% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 27% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Ventura, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (225) or the road's posted speed (8). 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 Ventura by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 48 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 34 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 42 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 49 | 9 | |
| 2026 | 29 | 8 |
Common questions about Ventura
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Ventura?
- The worst spot is Victoria Ave & Telephone Rd, with 13 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Thompson Blvd & Figueroa St (8) and Thompson Blvd & Chestnut St (12).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Ventura?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 235 reported pedestrian crashes in Ventura from 2021–2026, and 45 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Ventura?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 34% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Ventura, compared with California?
- Of 235 reported pedestrian crashes in Ventura from 2021–2026: 34% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 4% (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 Ventura have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Thompson Blvd (27), Telephone Rd (22), Main St (17), Victoria Ave (16), Telegraph Rd (11). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Ventura?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Ventura was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Ventura each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 33, 2022: 48, 2023: 34, 2024: 42, 2025: 49, 2026: 29. 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.