Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Campbell, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 39
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 8
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- Hamilton Ave
- street with the most
Is Campbell 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: 39 pedestrian crashes were reported in Campbell from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Winchester Blvd & Hamilton Ave (4). 44% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Campbell
- 44% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left.
- 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 31% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Campbell
- 31% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 0% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
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.
- 014 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Winchester Blvd & Hamilton Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
South Bascom Ave & Campisi Way
A 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Campbell
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Ave | 8 | 3 |
| Winchester Blvd | 7 | 1 |
| Bascom Ave | 4 | 2 |
| Campbell Ave | 3 | 0 |
| Hacienda Ave | 3 | 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.
When pedestrians are hit in Campbell
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 33% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Monday.
| Monday | 7 | |
| Tuesday | 5 | |
| Wednesday | 7 | |
| Thursday | 7 | |
| Friday | 7 | |
| Saturday | 2 | |
| Sunday | 4 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Campbell, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Campbell
| Where the person on foot was | Campbell | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 49% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 23% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 26% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Campbell | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 40% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 60% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 0% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Campbell, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (39) or the road's posted speed (30). 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 Campbell by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
How people get to work in Campbell
| Share of workers | Campbell | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.9% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 5.7% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 25.1% | 17.2% |
4.8% of households in Campbell have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 42,781 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 Campbell's streets.
Common questions about Campbell
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Campbell?
- The worst spot is Winchester Blvd & Hamilton Ave, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are South Bascom Ave & Campisi Way (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Campbell?
- 1 crash killed someone in 39 reported pedestrian crashes in Campbell from 2021–2026, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Campbell?
- 44% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 31% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Campbell, compared with California?
- Of 39 reported pedestrian crashes in Campbell from 2021–2026: 31% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 0% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Campbell have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Hamilton Ave (8), Winchester Blvd (7), Bascom Ave (4), Campbell Ave (3), Hacienda Ave (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Campbell?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Campbell was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Campbell?
- 1.2% of workers in Campbell walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.9% take public transit. 4.8% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Campbell each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 5, 2022: 10, 2023: 6, 2024: 6, 2025: 8, 2026: 4. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.