Pedestrian crash hotspots in West Sacramento, CA
72 pedestrian crashes were reported in West Sacramento from 2021–2025, 14 of them serious or fatal (5 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 West Sacramento (86 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in West Sacramento
- 17% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left.
- 42% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 40% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. West Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd
11 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
7 of 11 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.
2. West Capitol Av & Westacre Rd
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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.
3. Jefferson Bl & Park Bl
3 crashesA mix of crash types
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.
4. North Harbor Bl & Reed Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
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.
Pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 |
Common questions about West Sacramento
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in West Sacramento?
- The worst spot is West Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are West Capitol Av & Westacre Rd (6) and Jefferson Bl & Park Bl (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in West Sacramento?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 72 reported pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento from 2021–2025, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in West Sacramento?
- 17% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left. 42% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in West Sacramento each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 10, 2022: 20, 2023: 15, 2024: 14, 2025: 13. 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.