Pedestrian crashes on Telephone Rd, Ventura
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 22
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 3
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
Is Telephone Rd in Ventura safe to walk?
We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 22 pedestrian crashes were reported on Telephone Rd in Ventura from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Telephone Rd & Petit Ave (5). 68% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 59% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on Telephone Rd
- 68% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left.
- 59% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 14% happened after dark.
Where on Telephone Rd crashes cluster
Telephone Rd & Petit Ave
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 5 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.
Telephone Rd & Victoria Ave
5 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Telephone Rd
The busiest hour was 11 a.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Telephone Rd by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about Telephone Rd
- Where on Telephone Rd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Telephone Rd & Petit Ave, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Telephone Rd & Victoria Ave (5).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Telephone Rd?
- 68% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 59% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 14% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Telephone Rd each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Telephone Rd in Ventura: 2021: 11, 2022: 1, 2023: 4, 2024: 2, 2025: 3, 2026: 1. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.
Other streets in Ventura
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.