Pedestrian crash hotspots in San Pablo, CA
70 pedestrian crashes were reported in San Pablo from 2021–2025, 17 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Pablo (50 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in San Pablo
- 23% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 36% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. San Pablo Ave & Vale Rd
9 crashesPeople hit walking in the road
5 of 9 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
2. Rumrill Blvd & San Pablo Ave
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
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.
3. 23rd St & Alfreda Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
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.
4. 23rd St & Regello Ct
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers backing up
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was reversing.
- → Watch for reversing cars at driveways and parking lot exits. Drivers see very little low down behind them.
5. San Pablo Ave & Purisimia St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
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.
6. Market Avenue & Rumrill Boulevard
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
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.
7. San Pablo Ave & N Curbline Of San Pablo Dam Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
8. 23rd St & Bush Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA 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.
9. 23rd St & Dover Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA 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.
10. Broadway Ave & 14th St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA 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.
Pedestrian crashes in San Pablo by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
Common questions about San Pablo
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in San Pablo?
- The worst spot is San Pablo Ave & Vale Rd, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Rumrill Blvd & San Pablo Ave (4) and 23rd St & Alfreda Bl (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in San Pablo?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 70 reported pedestrian crashes in San Pablo from 2021–2025, and 17 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in San Pablo?
- 23% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 36% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in San Pablo each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 6, 2022: 14, 2023: 22, 2024: 21, 2025: 7. 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.