Simi Valley Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Simi Valley may not have the chaotic traffic of central LA, but it presents its own set of pedestrian hazards. According to data collected by the California Office of Traffic Safety and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Simi Valley experiences a steady number of pedestrian-involved traffic collisions every year.

Key Contributing Factors:

• Wide Roadways and Speeding: Main streets like Los Angeles Avenue and First Street have long stretches where drivers exceed the speed limit, increasing the severity of collisions.
  
• Inadequate Crosswalks: Not all intersections have marked or signaled crosswalks, and pedestrians often have to cross mid-block or at uncontrolled corners.
  
• Distracted Driving: Simi Valley isn’t immune to texting drivers, GPS distractions, or in-car entertainment systems that pull attention away from the road.
  
• Lack of Sidewalk Continuity: Certain neighborhoods, especially near residential zones and construction sites, have missing or inconsistent sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to walk near or on the roadway.
  

In 2023, Simi Valley recorded just under 100 pedestrian-involved accidents, with more than half involving serious injuries or pedestrian fatalities. Most pedestrian accidents occur in the early evening or morning hours, particularly near schools, shopping plazas, and major intersections.