Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Redwood City, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 177
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 27
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 8
- fatal
- street with the most
- El Camino Real
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1El Camino Real & James Ave13 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2El Camino Real & Roosevelt Ave13 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Chestnut St & Middlefield Rd11 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Redwood City 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: 177 pedestrian crashes were reported in Redwood City from 2021–2026, 27 of them serious or fatal (8 fatal). The most were at El Camino Real & James Ave (13). 42% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Redwood City
- 42% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 32% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Redwood City
- 32% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 15% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 11% (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.
- 0113 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
El Camino Real & James Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 13 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 13 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.
- 0213 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
El Camino Real & Roosevelt Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 5 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 4 of 13 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.
- 0311 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Chestnut St & Middlefield Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 11 crashes a driver was turning right. 9 of 11 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.
- 0411 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Center St & El Camino Real
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 11 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 11 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 45% 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.
- 057 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Walnut St & Veterans Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 57% 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.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
SR-84 & Kentucky St
A mix of crash types
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.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Harrison Ave & El Camino Real
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left.
- 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.
- 087 crashes
Marshall St & Winslow St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 7 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.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Oak Ave & Adams St
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Hopkins Ave & El Camino Real
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Redwood City
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real | 25 | 4 |
| Middlefield Rd | 12 | 1 |
| Woodside Rd | 11 | 3 |
| Jefferson Ave | 11 | 1 |
| Whipple Ave | 8 | 1 |
| Roosevelt Ave | 7 | 0 |
| Broadway | 6 | 0 |
| Maple St | 5 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 4 | 3 |
| Main St | 4 | 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 Redwood City
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 82 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 17 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 9 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 6 | |
| drove under the influence | 3 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 3 | |
| ran a red light | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 112 cars, 25 SUVs, 19 pickup trucks, 2 truck or semis and 1 minivan. In 13 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 Redwood City
The busiest hour was 5 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 Wednesday.
| Monday | 22 | |
| Tuesday | 26 | |
| Wednesday | 34 | |
| Thursday | 21 | |
| Friday | 31 | |
| Saturday | 25 | |
| Sunday | 18 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Redwood City, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Redwood City
| Where the person on foot was | Redwood City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 51% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 18% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 26% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Redwood City, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (175) or the road's posted speed (10). 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 Redwood City by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 33 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 29 | 6 | |
| 2026 | 20 | 3 |
How people get to work in Redwood City
| Share of workers | Redwood City | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.3% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 26.7% | 17.2% |
6.2% of households in Redwood City have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 82,447 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 Redwood City's streets.
Common questions about Redwood City
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Redwood City?
- The worst spot is El Camino Real & James Ave, with 13 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are El Camino Real & Roosevelt Ave (13) and Chestnut St & Middlefield Rd (11).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Redwood City?
- 8 crashes killed someone in 177 reported pedestrian crashes in Redwood City from 2021–2026, and 27 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Redwood City?
- 42% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 32% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Redwood City, compared with California?
- Of 177 reported pedestrian crashes in Redwood City from 2021–2026: 32% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 15% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 11% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Redwood City have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: El Camino Real (25), Middlefield Rd (12), Woodside Rd (11), Jefferson Ave (11), Whipple Ave (8). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Redwood City?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Redwood City was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Redwood City?
- 2.4% of workers in Redwood City walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 3.8% take public transit. 6.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Redwood City each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 31, 2022: 29, 2023: 33, 2024: 35, 2025: 29, 2026: 20. 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.