Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in San Leandro, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 155
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 23
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
- street with the most
- 14th St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 114th St & Estudillo Ave10 crashesPolice reports: in 7 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2San Leandro Blvd & Juana Ave7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 314th St & 153rd Ave6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
Is San Leandro 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: 155 pedestrian crashes were reported in San Leandro from 2021–2026, 23 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at 14th St & Estudillo Ave (10). 41% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in San Leandro
- 41% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left.
- 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 35% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in San Leandro
- 35% (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.).
- 9% (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.
- 0110 crashes
14th St & Estudillo Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 7 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 10 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.
- 027 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
San Leandro Blvd & Juana Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 7 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 43% 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.
- 036 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
14th St & 153rd Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 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.
- 043 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Springlake Dr & Hesperian Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 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.
- 054 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Dutton Ave & 14th St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 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.
- 064 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Fargo Ave & Swenson St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Davis St & Pierce Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 3 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.
- 084 crashes
Lewelling Blvd & Tropic Ct
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 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.
- 094 crashes
Callan Ave & Bancroft Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 4 people hit here, 3 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.
- 104 crashes
Castro St & Campbell St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in San Leandro
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| 14th St | 14 | 3 |
| Washington Ave | 10 | 1 |
| Lewelling Blvd | 8 | 3 |
| Hesperian Blvd | 8 | 0 |
| San Leandro Blvd | 7 | 2 |
| Williams St | 6 | 2 |
| Marina Blvd | 6 | 1 |
| Manor Blvd | 6 | 0 |
| Bancroft Ave | 6 | 0 |
| SR-185 | 6 | 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 San Leandro
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 66 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 16 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 6 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 4 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 28 cars, 9 SUVs, 4 pickup trucks and 3 minivans. In 7 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 San Leandro
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 23 | |
| Tuesday | 19 | |
| Wednesday | 21 | |
| Thursday | 33 | |
| Friday | 20 | |
| Saturday | 21 | |
| Sunday | 18 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in San Leandro, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in San Leandro
| Where the person on foot was | San Leandro | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 55% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 0% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 29% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 16% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in San Leandro, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (154) or the road's posted speed (4). 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 San Leandro by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 28 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 30 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 34 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 18 | 6 |
How people get to work in San Leandro
| Share of workers | San Leandro | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.2% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 17.2% |
8.9% of households in San Leandro have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 31.2 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 87,826 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 Leandro's streets.
Common questions about San Leandro
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in San Leandro?
- The worst spot is 14th St & Estudillo Ave, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026. Next are San Leandro Blvd & Juana Ave (7) and 14th St & 153rd Ave (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in San Leandro?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 155 reported pedestrian crashes in San Leandro from 2021–2026, and 23 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in San Leandro?
- 41% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 35% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in San Leandro, compared with California?
- Of 155 reported pedestrian crashes in San Leandro from 2021–2026: 35% (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.). 9% (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 San Leandro have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: 14th St (14), Washington Ave (10), Lewelling Blvd (8), Hesperian Blvd (8), San Leandro Blvd (7). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in San Leandro?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in San Leandro was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in San Leandro?
- 2.1% of workers in San Leandro walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 8% take public transit. 8.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in San Leandro each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 19, 2022: 28, 2023: 30, 2024: 26, 2025: 34, 2026: 18. 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.