Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in San Bruno, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 45
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 9
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- El Camino Real
- street with the most
Is San Bruno 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. The records for San Bruno are also incomplete: only 61% of its reported pedestrian crashes have a map location, so the numbers here are too low. What the records show: 45 pedestrian crashes were reported in San Bruno from 2021–2026, 9 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Crystal Springs Ave & El Camino Real (7).
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How people on foot get hit in San Bruno
- 51% involved a driver turning, 36% turning left.
- 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 20% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 017 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Crystal Springs Ave & El Camino Real
Drivers turning left into people crossing
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.
- 024 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Jenevein Ave & Cedar Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Jenevein Ave & San Mateo Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 3 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.
- 044 crashes
El Camino Real & Santa Lucia Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 4 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.
- 053 crashes
Herman St & Scott St
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.
- 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.
- 063 crashes
El Camino Real & Sneath Ln
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% 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.
- 073 crashes
Huntington Ave & Herman St
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.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in San Bruno
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real | 8 | 0 |
| Huntington Ave | 6 | 1 |
| Jenevein Ave | 4 | 2 |
| San Mateo Ave | 4 | 0 |
| Crystal Springs Rd | 3 | 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. Many of San Bruno's reports have no map location, so these counts are too low.
Pedestrian crashes in San Bruno by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
How people get to work in San Bruno
| Share of workers | San Bruno | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.5% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 18% | 17.2% |
4.9% of households in San Bruno have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 42,307 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 San Bruno's streets.
Common questions about San Bruno
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in San Bruno?
- The worst spot is Crystal Springs Ave & El Camino Real, with 7 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Jenevein Ave & Cedar Ave (4) and Jenevein Ave & San Mateo Ave (3). These counts are too low for San Bruno: only 61% of its reported pedestrian crashes have a map location.
- How many pedestrians were killed in San Bruno?
- 1 crash killed someone in 45 reported pedestrian crashes in San Bruno from 2021–2026, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed. These counts are too low for San Bruno: only 61% of its reported pedestrian crashes have a map location.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in San Bruno?
- 51% involved a driver turning, 36% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 20% happened after dark.
- Which streets in San Bruno have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: El Camino Real (8), Huntington Ave (6), Jenevein Ave (4), San Mateo Ave (4), Crystal Springs Rd (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them. These counts are too low for San Bruno: only 61% of its reported pedestrian crashes have a map location.
- How many people walk to work in San Bruno?
- 3.2% of workers in San Bruno walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 3.6% 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 San Bruno each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 10, 2023: 7, 2024: 6, 2025: 9, 2026: 4. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.