Pedestrian crashes on University, Berkeley

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 31 pedestrian crashes were reported on University in Berkeley from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. The most were at University & Martin Luther King Jr (10). 45% involved a driver turning, 39% turning left. 77% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• 45% involved a driver turning, 39% turning left.
• 77% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 32% happened after dark.

Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:

• 32% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark.
• 13% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
• The busiest hour was 10 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

1. University & Martin Luther King Jr

   10 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 10 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.
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2. University & California

   6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 6 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.
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3. University & Curtis

   4 crashes

   Drivers 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.
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4. University & Milvia

   3 crashes

   A mix of crash types

   Of 3 people hit here, 2 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 10 a.m..

Where on University do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

University & Martin Luther King Jr, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are University & California (6) and University & Curtis (4).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on University?

45% involved a driver turning, 39% turning left. 77% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 32% happened after dark.

When do pedestrian crashes happen on University, compared with California?

Of 31 reported pedestrian crashes on University in Berkeley from 2021–2025: 32% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark. 13% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 10 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

How many pedestrian crashes happen on University each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on University in Berkeley: 2021: 2, 2022: 8, 2023: 10, 2024: 4, 2025: 7. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.