Pedestrian crash hotspots in Woodland, CA
85 pedestrian crashes were reported in Woodland from 2021–2025, 25 of them serious or fatal (1 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 Woodland (102 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Woodland
- 41% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 41% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Main St & 4th St
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 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. E Gibson Rd & Matmor Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers 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.
3. W Beamer St & California St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left.
- → 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.
4. E Main St & East St
4 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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.
5. Lincoln Ave & College St
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 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.
6. W Court St & West St
4 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 75% happened after dark. 50% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
7. Pioneer Av & Brennan Dr
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 3 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.
8. Ashley Av & W Main St
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left.
- → 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Woodland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 21 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 7 |
Common questions about Woodland
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Woodland?
- The worst spot is Main St & 4th St, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are E Gibson Rd & Matmor Rd (3) and W Beamer St & California St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Woodland?
- 1 crash killed someone in 85 reported pedestrian crashes in Woodland from 2021–2025, and 25 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Woodland?
- 41% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Woodland each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 21, 2023: 18, 2024: 15, 2025: 18. 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.