Pedestrian crash hotspots in Ventura, CA
55 pedestrian crashes were reported in Ventura from 2021–2025, 16 of them serious or fatal (10 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
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How people on foot get hit in Ventura
- 35% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Thompson Bl
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA 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.
2. Victoria Av & Telephone Rd
3 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Ventura by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 |
Common questions about Ventura
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Ventura?
- The worst spot is Thompson Bl, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Victoria Av & Telephone Rd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Ventura?
- 10 crashes killed someone in 55 reported pedestrian crashes in Ventura from 2021–2025, and 16 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Ventura?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Ventura each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 6, 2022: 12, 2023: 11, 2024: 12, 2025: 14. 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.