Pedestrian crash hotspots in Montclair, CA
44 pedestrian crashes were reported in Montclair from 2021–2025, 15 of them serious or fatal (11 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 Montclair (48 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Montclair
- 43% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 59% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Holt Bl & Ramona Av
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 8 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. San Bernardino St & Central Av
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
3. Monte Vista Av & Kingsley St
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 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.
- → 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 Montclair by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
Common questions about Montclair
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Montclair?
- The worst spot is Holt Bl & Ramona Av, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are San Bernardino St & Central Av (3) and Monte Vista Av & Kingsley St (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Montclair?
- 11 crashes killed someone in 44 reported pedestrian crashes in Montclair from 2021–2025, and 15 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Montclair?
- 43% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 59% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Montclair each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 2, 2022: 7, 2023: 17, 2024: 12, 2025: 6. 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.