Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Pleasant Hill, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 45
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 10
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
- street with the most
- Contra Costa Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 5 spots, explainedIs Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill from 2021–2026, 10 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Crescent Dr & Contra Costa Blvd (5). 36% involved a driver turning, 20% 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 Pleasant Hill
- 36% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 9% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 31% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Pleasant Hill
- 31% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 a.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.
- 015 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Crescent Dr & Contra Costa Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver ran a red light. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 5 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Contra Costa Blvd & Viking Dr
A mix of crash types
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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Taylor Blvd & Ruth Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 100% 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.
- 043 crashes
Buskirk Ave & Monument Blvd
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, 3 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.
- 053 crashes
Crescent Dr & Crescent Plz
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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 Pleasant Hill
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa Blvd | 11 | 2 |
| Crescent Dr | 4 | 1 |
| Chilpancingo Pkwy | 3 | 2 |
| Buskirk Ave | 3 | 1 |
| Oak Park 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.
What the police reports say drivers did in Pleasant Hill
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 20 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 3 | |
| ran a red light | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 31 cars, 5 pickup trucks and 3 SUVs. In 3 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 Pleasant Hill
The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 24% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 1 | |
| Tuesday | 5 | |
| Wednesday | 11 | |
| Thursday | 15 | |
| Friday | 8 | |
| Saturday | 4 | |
| Sunday | 1 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Pleasant Hill, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Pleasant Hill
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 60% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 13% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 9% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 18% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Pleasant Hill, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (45) or the road's posted speed (0). 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 Pleasant Hill by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 6 | 2 |
How people get to work in Pleasant Hill
| Share of workers | Pleasant Hill | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 11.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 4.7% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 26.2% | 17.2% |
4.9% of households in Pleasant Hill have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 34,235 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 Pleasant Hill's streets.
Common questions about Pleasant Hill
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Pleasant Hill?
- The worst spot is Crescent Dr & Contra Costa Blvd, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Contra Costa Blvd & Viking Dr (3) and Taylor Blvd & Ruth Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Pleasant Hill?
- No deaths were reported in 45 reported pedestrian crashes in Pleasant Hill from 2021–2026, and 10 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Pleasant Hill?
- 36% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 9% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 31% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Pleasant Hill, compared with California?
- Of 45 reported pedestrian crashes in Pleasant Hill from 2021–2026: 31% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 9% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Pleasant Hill have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Contra Costa Blvd (11), Crescent Dr (4), Chilpancingo Pkwy (3), Buskirk Ave (3), Oak Park Blvd (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Pleasant Hill?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Pleasant Hill was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Pleasant Hill?
- 2.8% of workers in Pleasant Hill walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 4.7% take public transit. 4.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Pleasant Hill each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 4, 2022: 7, 2023: 11, 2024: 8, 2025: 9, 2026: 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.
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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.