Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Mountain View, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 119
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 29
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- El Camino Real
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1El Camino Real & Escuela Ave9 crashes · 4 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2El Camino Real & Castro St8 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Villa St & Bryant St7 crashesPolice reports: in 6 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Mountain View 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: 119 pedestrian crashes were reported in Mountain View from 2021–2026, 29 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at El Camino Real & Escuela Ave (9). 39% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Mountain View
- 39% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
- 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 39% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Mountain View
- 39% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 24% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.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.
- 019 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
El Camino Real & Escuela Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 56% 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 · 3 serious or fatal
El Camino Real & Castro St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 8 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.
- 037 crashes
Villa St & Bryant St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 6 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 7 people hit here, 6 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 57% 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.
- 043 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Calderon Ave & El Camino Real
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 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.
- 053 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Showers Dr & Latham St
People 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.
- 063 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
El Camino Real & Palo Alto Ave
People 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.
- 073 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
El Camino Real & Dale Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 3 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.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Gamel Way & Escuela Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 3 people hit here, 2 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.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
California St & Showers Dr
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
- 104 crashes
Central Expwy & Moffett Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Mountain View
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real | 21 | 10 |
| Shoreline Blvd | 9 | 2 |
| Showers Dr | 5 | 2 |
| Middlefield Rd | 5 | 1 |
| Villa St | 5 | 0 |
| California St | 4 | 2 |
| San Antonio Rd | 4 | 0 |
| El Monte Ave | 3 | 2 |
| Rengstorff Ave | 3 | 2 |
| Escuela Ave | 3 | 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 Mountain View
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 55 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 4 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 2 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 2 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 82 cars, 9 SUVs, 5 pickup trucks, 3 minivans, 2 motorcycles and 2 truck or semis. In 4 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 Mountain View
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 36% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 9 | |
| Tuesday | 22 | |
| Wednesday | 19 | |
| Thursday | 21 | |
| Friday | 16 | |
| Saturday | 15 | |
| Sunday | 17 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Mountain View, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Mountain View
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 60% | 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 | 22% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Mountain View, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (118) or the road's posted speed (1). 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 Mountain View by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 25 | 6 | |
| 2026 | 13 | 1 |
How people get to work in Mountain View
| Share of workers | Mountain View | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 51.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 5.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 30.6% | 17.2% |
8.1% of households in Mountain View have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 83,732 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 Mountain View's streets.
Common questions about Mountain View
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Mountain View?
- The worst spot is El Camino Real & Escuela Ave, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are El Camino Real & Castro St (8) and Villa St & Bryant St (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Mountain View?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 119 reported pedestrian crashes in Mountain View from 2021–2026, and 29 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Mountain View?
- 39% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 39% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Mountain View, compared with California?
- Of 119 reported pedestrian crashes in Mountain View from 2021–2026: 39% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 24% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 9% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Mountain View have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: El Camino Real (21), Shoreline Blvd (9), Showers Dr (5), Middlefield Rd (5), Villa St (5). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Mountain View?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Mountain View was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Mountain View?
- 2.5% of workers in Mountain View walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 3.9% take public transit. 8.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Mountain View each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 20, 2023: 19, 2024: 26, 2025: 25, 2026: 13. 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.