Pedestrian crash hotspots in Burlingame, CA
32 pedestrian crashes were reported in Burlingame from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal (3 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 Burlingame (22 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Burlingame
- 47% involved a driver turning, 34% turning left.
- 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 22% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. California Dr & Oak Grove Av
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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.
2. SR-82 (El Camino Real) & Trousdale Dr
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers backing up
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was reversing.
- → Watch for reversing cars at driveways and parking lot exits. Drivers see very little low down behind them.
3. Howard Av & Howard Av
6 crashesDrivers backing up
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was reversing.
- → Watch for reversing cars at driveways and parking lot exits. Drivers see very little low down behind them.
4. Capuchino Av & Broadway
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
Pedestrian crashes in Burlingame by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 |
Common questions about Burlingame
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Burlingame?
- The worst spot is California Dr & Oak Grove Av, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are SR-82 (El Camino Real) & Trousdale Dr (3) and Howard Av & Howard Av (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Burlingame?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 32 reported pedestrian crashes in Burlingame from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Burlingame?
- 47% involved a driver turning, 34% turning left. 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 22% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Burlingame each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 5, 2022: 7, 2023: 6, 2024: 8, 2025: 6. 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.