Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Richmond, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 234
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 46
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 11
- fatal
- street with the most
- Barrett Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Macdonald Ave & 23rd St11 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Barrett Ave & 19th St10 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Macdonald Ave & 3rd St8 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Richmond 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: 234 pedestrian crashes were reported in Richmond from 2021–2026, 46 of them serious or fatal (11 fatal). The most were at Macdonald Ave & 23rd St (11). 35% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Richmond
- 35% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
- 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 42% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Richmond
- 42% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 6% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 11% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
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.
- 0111 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Macdonald Ave & 23rd St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 11 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 11 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.
- 0210 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Barrett Ave & 19th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 10 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 70% 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.
- 038 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Macdonald Ave & 3rd St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 5 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 8 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were in the road. 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.
- 046 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Harbour Way & Pennsylvania Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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.
- 058 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
37th St & Cutting Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 8 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.
- 068 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Macdonald Ave & 16th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 8 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark. 25% 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
San Pablo Ave & Garvin Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
- 083 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Garrity Way & Blume Dr
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.
- 097 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Harbour Way & Ohio Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 6 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 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.
- 106 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Barrett Ave & 22nd St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 6 people hit here, 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Richmond
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett Ave | 22 | 7 |
| Macdonald Ave | 22 | 4 |
| San Pablo Ave | 14 | 4 |
| 23rd St | 14 | 3 |
| Harbour Way | 12 | 2 |
| Cutting Blvd | 11 | 3 |
| Richmond Pkwy | 7 | 2 |
| 37th St | 6 | 1 |
| Central Ave | 5 | 1 |
| Ohio Ave | 5 | 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 Richmond
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 96 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 14 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 12 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 9 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 5 | |
| ran a red light | 4 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 139 cars, 30 SUVs, 11 pickup trucks, 5 minivans, 2 truck or semis and 1 bus. In 18 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 Richmond
The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 26% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 42 | |
| Tuesday | 32 | |
| Wednesday | 23 | |
| Thursday | 44 | |
| Friday | 42 | |
| Saturday | 30 | |
| Sunday | 21 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Richmond, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Richmond
| Where the person on foot was | Richmond | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 50% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 22% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 23% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Richmond | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 75% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 18% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 5% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Richmond, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (232) or the road's posted speed (202). 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 Richmond by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 40 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 48 | 13 | |
| 2025 | 46 | 9 | |
| 2026 | 39 | 7 |
How people get to work in Richmond
| Share of workers | Richmond | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.3% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 13.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 8.2% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 14% | 17.2% |
8.3% of households in Richmond have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 34.2 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 115,505 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 Richmond's streets.
Common questions about Richmond
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Richmond?
- The worst spot is Macdonald Ave & 23rd St, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Barrett Ave & 19th St (10) and Macdonald Ave & 3rd St (8).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Richmond?
- 11 crashes killed someone in 234 reported pedestrian crashes in Richmond from 2021–2026, and 46 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Richmond?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Richmond, compared with California?
- Of 234 reported pedestrian crashes in Richmond from 2021–2026: 42% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 6% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 11% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
- Which streets in Richmond have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Barrett Ave (22), Macdonald Ave (22), San Pablo Ave (14), 23rd St (14), Harbour Way (12). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Richmond?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Richmond was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Richmond?
- 1.4% of workers in Richmond walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 8.2% take public transit. 8.3% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Richmond each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 32, 2022: 29, 2023: 40, 2024: 48, 2025: 46, 2026: 39. 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.