Pedestrian crash hotspots in Foster City, CA
23 pedestrian crashes were reported in Foster City from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
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How people on foot get hit in Foster City
- 57% involved a driver turning, 35% turning left.
- 78% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 22% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. E Hillsdale Bl & Foster City Bl
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 75% 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.
2. E Hillsdale Bl & Pilgrim Dr
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Foster City by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
Common questions about Foster City
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Foster City?
- The worst spot is E Hillsdale Bl & Foster City Bl, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are E Hillsdale Bl & Pilgrim Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Foster City?
- No deaths were reported in 23 reported pedestrian crashes in Foster City from 2021–2025, and 4 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Foster City?
- 57% involved a driver turning, 35% turning left. 78% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 22% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Foster City each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 3, 2023: 3, 2024: 2, 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. 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.