Pedestrian crash hotspots in Concord, CA
218 pedestrian crashes were reported in Concord from 2021–2025, 42 of them serious or fatal (9 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 Concord (196 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Concord
- 40% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Concord Ave & Harrison St
19 crashes · 4 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 8 of 19 crashes a driver was turning left. 16 of 19 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. Willow Pass Rd & Fry Way
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
3 of 8 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.
3. Meadow Ln & Monument Blvd
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 71% happened after dark.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
4. Salvio St & Grant St
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 9 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. Willow Pass Rd & Market St
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 9 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
6. Clayton Rd & Galindo St
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 5 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.
7. Monument Blvd & Lacey Ln
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% happened after dark. 40% were hit-and-run.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
8. Monument Blvd & Systron Dr
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 29% were hit-and-run.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
9. Monument Blvd & Mohr Ln
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 60% 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.
10. Meadow Ln & Robin Ln
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Concord by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 41 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 43 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 50 | 10 | |
| 2025 | 42 | 7 |
Common questions about Concord
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Concord?
- The worst spot is Concord Ave & Harrison St, with 19 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are Willow Pass Rd & Fry Way (8) and Meadow Ln & Monument Blvd (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Concord?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 218 reported pedestrian crashes in Concord from 2021–2025, and 42 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Concord?
- 40% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Concord each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 42, 2022: 41, 2023: 43, 2024: 50, 2025: 42. 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.