Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Emeryville, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 26
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 2
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
- street with the most
- Powell St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 4 spots, explainedIs Emeryville 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: 26 pedestrian crashes were reported in Emeryville from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. The most were at 40th St & San Pablo Ave (9). 65% involved a driver turning, 35% turning left. 69% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Emeryville
- 65% involved a driver turning, 35% turning left.
- 69% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 8% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 46% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 019 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
40th St & San Pablo Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 44% 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.
- 026 crashes
Powell St & Christie Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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. 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.
- 033 crashes
Powell St & I-80
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
- 043 crashes
Powell St & Doyle St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Emeryville
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Powell St | 9 | 0 |
| 40th St | 5 | 1 |
| San Pablo 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 Emeryville
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 9 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 17 cars, 5 SUVs, 1 pickup truck and 1 bus. In 1 crash 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Emeryville by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
How people get to work in Emeryville
| Share of workers | Emeryville | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 39.6% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 2.8% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 7.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 8.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 2% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 36.9% | 17.2% |
15.9% of households in Emeryville have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 13,081 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 Emeryville's streets.
Common questions about Emeryville
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Emeryville?
- The worst spot is 40th St & San Pablo Ave, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Powell St & Christie Ave (6) and Powell St & I-80 (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Emeryville?
- No deaths were reported in 26 reported pedestrian crashes in Emeryville from 2021–2026, and 2 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Emeryville?
- 65% involved a driver turning, 35% turning left. 69% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 8% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark.
- Which streets in Emeryville have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Powell St (9), 40th St (5), San Pablo Ave (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many people walk to work in Emeryville?
- 8.7% of workers in Emeryville walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 7.8% take public transit. 15.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Emeryville each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 1, 2022: 5, 2023: 1, 2024: 7, 2025: 12, 2026: 0. 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.