Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in West Sacramento, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 77
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 15
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
- street with the most
- West Capitol Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 6 spots, explainedIs West Sacramento 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: 77 pedestrian crashes were reported in West Sacramento from 2021–2026, 15 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at West Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd (11). 18% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in West Sacramento
- 18% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left.
- 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 39% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento
- 39% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 23% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 5% (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.
- 0111 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
West Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd
People 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.
- 026 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
West Capitol Ave & Westacre Rd
Drivers 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.
- 033 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Simon Ter & Sacramento Ave
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 044 crashes
Jefferson Blvd & Park Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
2 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.
- 053 crashes
North Harbor Blvd & Reed Ave
A 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.
- 063 crashes
West Capitol Ave & Pecan St
A 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| West Capitol Ave | 17 | 5 |
| Jefferson Blvd | 10 | 3 |
| Harbor Blvd | 8 | 1 |
| Sacramento Ave | 3 | 2 |
| 6th 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 West Sacramento
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 19 | |
| ran a red light | 5 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 2 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 2 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 52 cars, 11 SUVs, 6 minivans and 4 pickup trucks. In 2 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 West Sacramento
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 26% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Monday.
| Monday | 13 | |
| Tuesday | 12 | |
| Wednesday | 10 | |
| Thursday | 12 | |
| Friday | 7 | |
| Saturday | 12 | |
| Sunday | 11 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in West Sacramento
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 40% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 6% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 36% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 17% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 37% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 40% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 20% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 3% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (77) or the road's posted speed (30). 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 West Sacramento by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
How people get to work in West Sacramento
| Share of workers | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.7% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 17.2% |
7.7% of households in West Sacramento have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 54,927 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 West Sacramento's streets.
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 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are West Capitol Ave & Westacre Rd (6) and Simon Ter & Sacramento Ave (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in West Sacramento?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 77 reported pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento from 2021–2026, and 15 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in West Sacramento?
- 18% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 39% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in West Sacramento, compared with California?
- Of 77 reported pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento from 2021–2026: 39% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 23% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in West Sacramento have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: West Capitol Ave (17), Jefferson Blvd (10), Harbor Blvd (8), Sacramento Ave (3), 6th St (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in West Sacramento?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in West Sacramento was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in West Sacramento?
- 2.1% of workers in West Sacramento walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1% take public transit. 7.7% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- 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, 2026: 5. 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.