Most Dangerous Streets in San Francisco

A digital illustration of a Mission Street sign on a lamppost

Automobile accidents happen every day in San Francisco, but some streets are far more dangerous than others. Stoll & Haynes analyzed traffic collision records from DataSF to identify the roads where injury crashes happen the most.

Also, check out San Francisco’s most dangerous intersections.

What Are the Most Dangerous Streets in San Francisco?

This table lists the San Francisco streets that appear most often in injury crash records from 2013 through the most recent available update:

Street NameReported Injury Crashes
Mission Street3,890
Market Street2,933
Van Ness Avenue2,158
3rd Street1,833
Geary Boulevard1,673
Folsom Street1,620
16th Street1,486
Harrison Street1,430
Fulton Street1,421
California Street1,352

Note: Market Street has been partially car-free since 2020.

Because these roads run through busy areas of the city, they typically experience heavy traffic volumes throughout the day.

Have you been injured in a collision on one of these streets? A San Francisco personal injury attorney can help you pursue compensation.

Where These Streets Are Located

This map shows the exact locations of San Francisco’s most dangerous streets:

Injuries on San Francisco’s Dangerous Streets

Traffic crashes on major corridors like Mission Street and Van Ness Avenue can lead to serious injuries because of the number of vehicles and pedestrians using these roads at the same time. Injury victims may be able to file a personal injury claim in California for any losses that result from an accident, such as medical bills and lost income.

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Data source: These findings were determined by analyzing publicly available records from DataSF. San Francisco streets were ranked by how frequently they appear in crash reports between 2013 and the most recent available update. This page may be updated periodically as new crash data becomes available.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need advice about your specific situation, please contact Stoll & Haynes directly.