Pedestrian crash hotspots in Hayward, CA
185 pedestrian crashes were reported in Hayward from 2021–2025, 37 of them serious or fatal (14 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in Hayward (109 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Hayward
- 43% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. W Tennyson Rd & Huntwood Av
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA mix of crash types
80% happened after dark. 40% were hit-and-run.
- → 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. Mission Bl & Jackson St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA mix of crash types
100% 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.
3. A St & Montgomery Av
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 7 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 9 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.
4. B St & Main St
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 60% 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.
5. W Tennyson Rd & Baldwin St
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- → 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.
6. D St & Valley St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
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.
7. N Hesperian Bl & West A St
6 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 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.
8. W Jackson St & Cypress Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 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.
9. Harder Rd & Soto Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 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.
10. W Tennyson Rd & Tampa Av
5 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Hayward by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 35 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 36 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 45 | 13 | |
| 2025 | 28 | 6 |
Common questions about Hayward
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Hayward?
- The worst spot is W Tennyson Rd & Huntwood Av, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Mission Bl & Jackson St (3) and A St & Montgomery Av (9).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Hayward?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 185 reported pedestrian crashes in Hayward from 2021–2025, and 37 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Hayward?
- 43% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Hayward each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 41, 2022: 35, 2023: 36, 2024: 45, 2025: 28. 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.