Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Millbrae, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 45
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 6
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Magnolia Ave
- street with the most
Is Millbrae 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: 45 pedestrian crashes were reported in Millbrae from 2021–2026, 6 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Magnolia Ave & Chadbourne Ave (8). 47% involved a driver turning, 38% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Millbrae
- 47% involved a driver turning, 38% turning left.
- 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 27% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Millbrae
- 27% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 0% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 13% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
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 · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Magnolia Ave & Chadbourne Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 8 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 25% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 0214 crashes
Broadway & La Cruz Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 14 people hit here, 10 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 035 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Meadow Glen Ave & Broadway
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Millbrae
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Ave | 9 | 1 |
| Broadway | 4 | 0 |
| El Camino Real | 4 | 0 |
| Hillcrest Blvd | 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.
When pedestrians are hit in Millbrae
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 47% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Monday.
| Monday | 9 | |
| Tuesday | 6 | |
| Wednesday | 4 | |
| Thursday | 5 | |
| Friday | 8 | |
| Saturday | 9 | |
| Sunday | 4 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Millbrae, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Millbrae
| Where the person on foot was | Millbrae | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 70% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 16% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 12% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Millbrae | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 82% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 18% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 0% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Millbrae, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (43) or the road's posted speed (44). 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 Millbrae by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
How people get to work in Millbrae
| Share of workers | Millbrae | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 8.1% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 7.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 22.2% | 17.2% |
7.8% of households in Millbrae have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 22,689 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 Millbrae's streets.
Common questions about Millbrae
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Millbrae?
- The worst spot is Magnolia Ave & Chadbourne Ave, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Broadway & La Cruz Ave (14) and Meadow Glen Ave & Broadway (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Millbrae?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 45 reported pedestrian crashes in Millbrae from 2021–2026, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Millbrae?
- 47% involved a driver turning, 38% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Millbrae, compared with California?
- Of 45 reported pedestrian crashes in Millbrae from 2021–2026: 27% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 0% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 13% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Millbrae have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Magnolia Ave (9), Broadway (4), El Camino Real (4), Hillcrest Blvd (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Millbrae?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Millbrae was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Millbrae?
- 1.4% of workers in Millbrae walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 7.5% take public transit. 7.8% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Millbrae each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 15, 2023: 3, 2024: 12, 2025: 4, 2026: 3. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.