Pedestrian crashes on El Camino Real, Redwood City

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 21 pedestrian crashes were reported on El Camino Real in Redwood City from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at El Camino Real & James Ave (6). 33% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left. 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• 33% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left.
• 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 38% happened after dark.

1. El Camino Real & James Ave

   6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 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.
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2. El Camino Real & Hazel Ave

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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.
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3. El Camino Real & Roosevelt Ave

   4 crashes

   A mix of crash types

   Of 4 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% 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.
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4. El Camino Real & Center St

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right.

   • 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 4 p.m..

Where on El Camino Real do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

El Camino Real & James Ave, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are El Camino Real & Hazel Ave (4) and El Camino Real & Roosevelt Ave (4).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on El Camino Real?

33% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left. 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on El Camino Real each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on El Camino Real in Redwood City: 2021: 5, 2022: 3, 2023: 4, 2024: 4, 2025: 5. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.