Pedestrian crash hotspots in San Leandro, CA
67 pedestrian crashes were reported in San Leandro from 2021–2025, 11 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in San Leandro (45 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in San Leandro
- 36% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 40% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Lewelling Bl & Tropic Ct
3 crashesA 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.
2. SR-185 (E 14th St) & Bayfair Dr
3 crashesA 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.
Pedestrian crashes in San Leandro by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 3 |
Common questions about San Leandro
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in San Leandro?
- The worst spot is Lewelling Bl & Tropic Ct, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025. Next are SR-185 (E 14th St) & Bayfair Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in San Leandro?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 67 reported pedestrian crashes in San Leandro from 2021–2025, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in San Leandro?
- 36% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in San Leandro each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 13, 2023: 15, 2024: 10, 2025: 22. 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.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, and many city police reports have none, 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 2026-09-23. How the data works.