Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Oakland, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 1,219
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 201
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 46
- fatal
- street with the most
- International Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1International Blvd & High St31 crashes · 6 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 10 of 31, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2International Blvd & 80th Ave32 crashes · 4 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 9 of 32, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 373rd Ave & International Blvd27 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 9 of 27, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Oakland 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: 1,219 pedestrian crashes were reported in Oakland from 2021–2026, 201 of them serious or fatal (46 fatal). The most were at International Blvd & High St (31). 32% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Oakland
- 32% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left.
- 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 38% happened after dark.
- 22% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Oakland
- 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 16% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 9% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 12 crashes: holes or deep ruts (6), loose material on the road (3) and something blocking the road (3).
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.
- 0131 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
International Blvd & High St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 10 of 31, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 31 people hit here, 17 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 6 were in the road. 74% happened after dark. 32% 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.
- 0232 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
International Blvd & 80th Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 9 of 32, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 32 people hit here, 14 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 9 were crossing away from a crosswalk. 25% were hit-and-run.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 0327 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
73rd Ave & International Blvd
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 9 of 27, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 27 people hit here, 11 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 7 were in the road. 56% happened after dark. 33% 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.
- 0427 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
International Blvd & 34th Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 10 of 27, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 27 people hit here, 14 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 7 were crossing away from a crosswalk. 26% were hit-and-run.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 0512 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
International Blvd & 90th Ave
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 4 of 12, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 5 of 12 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 50% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 0617 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
International Blvd & Miller Ave
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 4 of 17, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 7 of 17 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 53% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 0716 crashes · 6 serious or fatal
International Blvd & 13th Ave
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 7 of 16, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 5 of 16 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 56% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 0821 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
8th St & Oak St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 14 of 21, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 14 of 21 crashes a driver was turning left. 17 of 21 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.
- 0914 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
7th St & Webster St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 9 of 14, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 14 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 14 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 29% 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.
- 1019 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Broadway & 14th St
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 8 of 19, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 6 of 19 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 47% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Oakland
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| International Blvd | 139 | 35 |
| Macarthur Blvd | 41 | 10 |
| Foothill Blvd | 37 | 7 |
| Broadway | 35 | 4 |
| Grand Ave | 34 | 9 |
| Telegraph Ave | 30 | 3 |
| Bancroft Ave | 27 | 9 |
| 12th St | 25 | 6 |
| High St | 25 | 3 |
| Fruitvale Ave | 25 | 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 Oakland
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 552 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 125 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 84 | |
| ran a red light | 44 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 33 | |
| drove under the influence | 15 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 13 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 6 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 779 cars, 115 SUVs, 82 pickup trucks, 47 minivans, 12 truck or semis and 7 motorcycles. In 53 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 Oakland
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 27% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 183 | |
| Tuesday | 160 | |
| Wednesday | 172 | |
| Thursday | 180 | |
| Friday | 204 | |
| Saturday | 164 | |
| Sunday | 156 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Oakland, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Oakland
| Where the person on foot was | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 54% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 17% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 23% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Oakland, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (1,186) or the road's posted speed (13). 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 Oakland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 197 | 33 | |
| 2022 | 245 | 41 | |
| 2023 | 252 | 38 | |
| 2024 | 241 | 45 | |
| 2025 | 207 | 29 | |
| 2026 | 77 | 15 |
How people get to work in Oakland
| Share of workers | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 46.9% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 7.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 12.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 17.2% |
16.2% of households in Oakland have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 439,418 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 Oakland's streets.
Common questions about Oakland
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Oakland?
- The worst spot is International Blvd & High St, with 31 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 6 of them serious or fatal. Next are International Blvd & 80th Ave (32) and 73rd Ave & International Blvd (27).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Oakland?
- 46 crashes killed someone in 1,219 reported pedestrian crashes in Oakland from 2021–2026, and 201 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Oakland?
- 32% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark. 22% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Oakland, compared with California?
- Of 1,219 reported pedestrian crashes in Oakland from 2021–2026: 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 16% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 9% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 12 crashes: holes or deep ruts (6), loose material on the road (3) and something blocking the road (3).
- Which streets in Oakland have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: International Blvd (139), Macarthur Blvd (41), Foothill Blvd (37), Broadway (35), Grand Ave (34). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Oakland?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Oakland was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Oakland?
- 2.9% of workers in Oakland walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 12.5% take public transit. 16.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Oakland each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 197, 2022: 245, 2023: 252, 2024: 241, 2025: 207, 2026: 77. 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.