Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Alameda, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 154
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 12
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Park St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Central Ave & Park St10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Park St & Encinal Ave8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Otis Dr & Park St8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Is Alameda 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: 154 pedestrian crashes were reported in Alameda from 2021–2026, 12 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Central Ave & Park St (10). 48% involved a driver turning, 32% turning left. 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Alameda
- 48% involved a driver turning, 32% turning left.
- 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 33% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Alameda
- 33% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 1% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 8% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 10% (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.
- 0110 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Central Ave & Park St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 10 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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.
- 028 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Park St & Encinal Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 8 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were in the road.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 038 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Otis Dr & Park St
A mix of crash types
Of 8 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 049 crashes
Lincoln Ave & Webster St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 7 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 78% 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.
- 058 crashes
Park St & Santa Clara Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 6 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 8 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.
- 067 crashes
Webster St & Buena Vista Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 43% 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.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Pacific Ave & 5th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Encinal Ave & Broadway
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 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.
- 096 crashes
Buena Vista Ave & Park St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 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.
- 105 crashes
Park St & San Jose Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Alameda
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Park St | 13 | 0 |
| Buena Vista Ave | 12 | 1 |
| Encinal Ave | 11 | 2 |
| Central Ave | 10 | 1 |
| Santa Clara Ave | 10 | 0 |
| Lincoln Ave | 9 | 0 |
| Shoreline Dr | 7 | 0 |
| SR-61 | 7 | 0 |
| Otis Dr | 6 | 1 |
| Webster St | 5 | 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 Alameda
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 80 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 8 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 6 | |
| drove under the influence | 4 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 3 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 91 cars, 24 SUVs, 10 pickup trucks, 8 minivans and 2 truck or semis. In 13 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 Alameda
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 31% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 21 | |
| Tuesday | 28 | |
| Wednesday | 26 | |
| Thursday | 20 | |
| Friday | 23 | |
| Saturday | 17 | |
| Sunday | 19 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Alameda, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Alameda
| Where the person on foot was | Alameda | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 58% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 21% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 16% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Alameda | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 95% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 4% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 1% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Alameda, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (153) or the road's posted speed (139). 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 Alameda by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 37 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 44 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
How people get to work in Alameda
| Share of workers | Alameda | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 44.2% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 6.9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 10% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 32.7% | 17.2% |
8.1% of households in Alameda have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 77,238 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 Alameda's streets.
Common questions about Alameda
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Alameda?
- The worst spot is Central Ave & Park St, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Park St & Encinal Ave (8) and Otis Dr & Park St (8).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Alameda?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 154 reported pedestrian crashes in Alameda from 2021–2026, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Alameda?
- 48% involved a driver turning, 32% turning left. 58% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Alameda, compared with California?
- Of 154 reported pedestrian crashes in Alameda from 2021–2026: 33% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 1% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 8% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 10% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Alameda have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Park St (13), Buena Vista Ave (12), Encinal Ave (11), Central Ave (10), Santa Clara Ave (10). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Alameda?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Alameda was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Alameda?
- 3.1% of workers in Alameda walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 10% take public transit. 8.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Alameda each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 33, 2022: 27, 2023: 37, 2024: 44, 2025: 13, 2026: 0. 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.