Pedestrian crash hotspots in Menlo Park, CA
56 pedestrian crashes were reported in Menlo Park from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Menlo Park (146 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Menlo Park
- 39% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left.
- 39% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 21% happened after dark.
- 13% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Santa Cruz Avenue & El Camino Real
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
5 of 6 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
2. University Dr & Menlo Av
10 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 7 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 10 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.
3. Chestnut St & Santa Cruz Avenue
5 crashesPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 5 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 40% were hit-and-run.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
4. Sr 82 & Roble Av S C/L
3 crashes · 1 serious or 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Menlo Park by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
Common questions about Menlo Park
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Menlo Park?
- The worst spot is Santa Cruz Avenue & El Camino Real, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are University Dr & Menlo Av (10) and Chestnut St & Santa Cruz Avenue (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Menlo Park?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 56 reported pedestrian crashes in Menlo Park from 2021–2025, and 5 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Menlo Park?
- 39% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 39% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 21% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Menlo Park each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 16, 2023: 11, 2024: 10, 2025: 12. 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.