Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Claremont, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 35
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 2
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
- street with the most
- Bonita Ave
- street with the most
Is Claremont 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: 35 pedestrian crashes were reported in Claremont from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Bonita Ave & Indian Hill Blvd (6). 43% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Claremont
- 43% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 17% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Claremont
- 17% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 6% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 2 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.
- 016 crashes
Bonita Ave & Indian Hill Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 5 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Indian Hill Blvd & 1st St
A 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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Oak Park Dr & Indian Hill Blvd
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.
- 044 crashes
Mills Ave & 6th St
A mix of crash types
Of 4 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.
- 054 crashes
Bonita Ave & College Ave
People hit walking in the road
3 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
- 063 crashes
6th St & College Way
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Claremont
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Bonita Ave | 8 | 0 |
| Indian Hill Blvd | 6 | 1 |
| College Ave | 3 | 0 |
| Mills 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 Claremont
The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 34% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Monday.
| Monday | 7 | |
| Tuesday | 6 | |
| Wednesday | 5 | |
| Thursday | 6 | |
| Friday | 5 | |
| Saturday | 4 | |
| Sunday | 2 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Claremont, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Claremont
| Where the person on foot was | Claremont | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 62% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 21% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 15% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Claremont, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (34) or the road's posted speed (5). 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 Claremont by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
How people get to work in Claremont
| Share of workers | Claremont | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.6% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 6.9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 9.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 24.5% | 17.2% |
5.9% of households in Claremont have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 27 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 36,595 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 Claremont's streets.
Common questions about Claremont
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Claremont?
- The worst spot is Bonita Ave & Indian Hill Blvd, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Indian Hill Blvd & 1st St (3) and Oak Park Dr & Indian Hill Blvd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Claremont?
- No deaths were reported in 35 reported pedestrian crashes in Claremont from 2021–2026, and 2 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Claremont?
- 43% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 17% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Claremont, compared with California?
- Of 35 reported pedestrian crashes in Claremont from 2021–2026: 17% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 6% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 2 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Claremont have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Bonita Ave (8), Indian Hill Blvd (6), College Ave (3), Mills Ave (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Claremont?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Claremont was 2 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Claremont?
- 9.7% of workers in Claremont walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.3% take public transit. 5.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Claremont each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 6, 2022: 4, 2023: 7, 2024: 9, 2025: 6, 2026: 3. 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.