Pedestrian crash hotspots in Albany, CA
44 pedestrian crashes were reported in Albany from 2021–2025, 8 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 Albany (37 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Albany
- 41% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left.
- 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 34% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. San Pablo & Brighton Av
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 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.
2. Stannage & Solano
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 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.
3. San Pablo Av & Monroe St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark.
- → 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.
4. Adams & Buchanan
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 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.
5. Masonic & Marin
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 3 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.
6. Marin & Neilson
4 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 4 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.
7. Key Route Bl & Portland Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Pedestrian crashes in Albany by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
Common questions about Albany
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Albany?
- The worst spot is San Pablo & Brighton Av, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Stannage & Solano (6) and San Pablo Av & Monroe St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Albany?
- 1 crash killed someone in 44 reported pedestrian crashes in Albany from 2021–2025, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Albany?
- 41% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 66% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 34% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Albany each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 10, 2022: 11, 2023: 6, 2024: 9, 2025: 8. 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.