Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Fremont, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 207
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 39
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 14
- fatal
- street with the most
- Fremont Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Mowry Ave & Paseo Padre Pkwy8 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Kato Rd & Industrial Dr8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- 3Fremont Blvd & Chapel Way6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Fremont 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: 207 pedestrian crashes were reported in Fremont from 2021–2026, 39 of them serious or fatal (14 fatal). The most were at Mowry Ave & Paseo Padre Pkwy (8). 42% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Fremont
- 42% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Fremont
- 30% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 23% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 9% (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.
- 018 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Mowry Ave & Paseo Padre Pkwy
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning right. 50% 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.
- 028 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Kato Rd & Industrial Dr
A mix of crash types
Of 8 people hit here, 6 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% 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.
- 036 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Fremont Blvd & Chapel Way
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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.
- 044 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
2nd St & J St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 4 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Mission Blvd & Warm Springs Blvd
A mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Lowry Rd & Alvarado Blvd
A mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 073 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Mowry Ave & Civic Center Dr
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Fremont Blvd & Nicolet Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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.
- 095 crashes
Fremont Blvd & Alder Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- 105 crashes
Omar St & Blacow Rd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Fremont
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Blvd | 29 | 7 |
| Mowry Ave | 18 | 3 |
| Paseo Padre Pkwy | 16 | 5 |
| Mission Blvd | 11 | 2 |
| Stevenson Blvd | 7 | 0 |
| Blacow Rd | 6 | 1 |
| Sundale Dr | 5 | 0 |
| Grimmer Blvd | 5 | 0 |
| Driscoll Rd | 4 | 1 |
| Auto Mall Pkwy | 4 | 1 |
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 Fremont
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 73 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 13 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 13 | |
| ran a red light | 7 | |
| drove under the influence | 5 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 5 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 3 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 132 cars, 26 SUVs, 11 minivans, 10 pickup trucks, 7 truck or semis and 1 bus. In 9 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 Fremont
The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 30% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 32 | |
| Tuesday | 36 | |
| Wednesday | 41 | |
| Thursday | 26 | |
| Friday | 32 | |
| Saturday | 19 | |
| Sunday | 21 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Fremont, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Fremont
| Where the person on foot was | Fremont | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 47% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 18% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 32% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Fremont | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 47% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 31% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 22% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Fremont, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (203) or the road's posted speed (173). 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 Fremont by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 44 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 42 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 44 | 16 | |
| 2025 | 30 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 19 | 2 |
How people get to work in Fremont
| Share of workers | Fremont | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 32.1% | 17.2% |
4.7% of households in Fremont have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 228,295 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 Fremont's streets.
Common questions about Fremont
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Fremont?
- The worst spot is Mowry Ave & Paseo Padre Pkwy, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Kato Rd & Industrial Dr (8) and Fremont Blvd & Chapel Way (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Fremont?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 207 reported pedestrian crashes in Fremont from 2021–2026, and 39 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Fremont?
- 42% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Fremont, compared with California?
- Of 207 reported pedestrian crashes in Fremont from 2021–2026: 30% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 23% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 9% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Fremont have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Fremont Blvd (29), Mowry Ave (18), Paseo Padre Pkwy (16), Mission Blvd (11), Stevenson Blvd (7). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Fremont?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Fremont was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Fremont?
- 1.2% of workers in Fremont walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 3.8% take public transit. 4.7% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Fremont each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 28, 2022: 44, 2023: 42, 2024: 44, 2025: 30, 2026: 19. 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.