Pedestrian crashes on Monument Blvd, Concord
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2025
- 32
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 5
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
Is Monument Blvd in Concord safe to walk?
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: 32 pedestrian crashes were reported on Monument Blvd in Concord from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Monument Blvd & Lacey Ln (5). 31% involved a driver turning, 16% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
How people on foot get hit on Monument Blvd
- 31% involved a driver turning, 16% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 38% happened after dark.
- 13% were hit-and-run.
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:
- 38% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 16% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 11 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
Where on Monument Blvd crashes cluster
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.
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.
Monument Blvd & Systron Dr
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 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.
Monument Blvd & Virginia Ln
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 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.
Monument Blvd & Detroit Ave
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Monument Blvd
The busiest hour was 11 a.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Monument Blvd by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 |
Common questions about Monument Blvd
- Where on Monument Blvd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Monument Blvd & Lacey Ln, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Monument Blvd & Mohr Ln (5) and Monument Blvd & Systron Dr (6).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Monument Blvd?
- 31% involved a driver turning, 16% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.
- When do pedestrian crashes happen on Monument Blvd, compared with California?
- Of 32 reported pedestrian crashes on Monument Blvd in Concord from 2021–2025: 38% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark. 16% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 11 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Monument Blvd each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Monument Blvd in Concord: 2021: 6, 2022: 4, 2023: 6, 2024: 8, 2025: 8. 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.
Other streets in Concord
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-23. How the data works.