Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Cupertino, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 50
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 14
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Stevens Creek Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 4 spots, explained- 1De Anza Blvd & Stevens Creek Blvd5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Bubb Rd & Stevens Creek Blvd5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Vallco Pkwy & Tantau Ave3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
Is Cupertino 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: 50 pedestrian crashes were reported in Cupertino from 2021–2026, 14 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at De Anza Blvd & Stevens Creek Blvd (5). 52% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left. 64% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Cupertino
- 52% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left.
- 64% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 34% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Cupertino
- 34% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 28% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 6% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
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.
- 015 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
De Anza Blvd & Stevens Creek Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 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. 80% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 025 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Bubb Rd & Stevens Creek Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Vallco Pkwy & Tantau Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right.
- 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.
- 043 crashes
Mariani Ave & De Anza Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Cupertino
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Blvd | 7 | 1 |
| De Anza Blvd | 6 | 3 |
| Homestead Rd | 4 | 1 |
| Bubb Rd | 4 | 0 |
| Mariani 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.
What the police reports say drivers did in Cupertino
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 26 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| drove under the influence | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 32 cars, 7 SUVs, 3 pickup trucks, 3 minivans and 1 bus. In 4 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Cupertino
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 38% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 7 | |
| Tuesday | 9 | |
| Wednesday | 6 | |
| Thursday | 11 | |
| Friday | 8 | |
| Saturday | 8 | |
| Sunday | 1 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Cupertino, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Cupertino
| Where the person on foot was | Cupertino | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 65% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 6% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 18% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 10% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Cupertino, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (49) or the road's posted speed (1). 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 Cupertino by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 6 | 2 |
How people get to work in Cupertino
| Share of workers | Cupertino | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.3% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 4.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 31.8% | 17.2% |
3.8% of households in Cupertino have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 58,566 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 Cupertino's streets.
Common questions about Cupertino
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Cupertino?
- The worst spot is De Anza Blvd & Stevens Creek Blvd, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Bubb Rd & Stevens Creek Blvd (5) and Vallco Pkwy & Tantau Ave (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Cupertino?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 50 reported pedestrian crashes in Cupertino from 2021–2026, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Cupertino?
- 52% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left. 64% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 34% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Cupertino, compared with California?
- Of 50 reported pedestrian crashes in Cupertino from 2021–2026: 34% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 28% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 6% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Cupertino have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Stevens Creek Blvd (7), De Anza Blvd (6), Homestead Rd (4), Bubb Rd (4), Mariani Ave (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Cupertino?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Cupertino was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Cupertino?
- 2.5% of workers in Cupertino walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.9% take public transit. 3.8% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Cupertino each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 2, 2022: 8, 2023: 8, 2024: 11, 2025: 15, 2026: 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.
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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 2026-10-22. How the data works.