Pedestrian crash hotspots in San Ramon, CA
51 pedestrian crashes were reported in San Ramon from 2021–2025, 12 of them serious or 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 Ramon (94 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in San Ramon
- 37% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 61% 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.
1. Bollinger Canyon Rd & Alcosta Bl
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
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. 50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
2. Alcosta Bl & Belle Meade Dr
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 4 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. Norris Canyon Rd & Cartagena Ln
3 crashes · 1 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.
4. Bolling Canyon Rd & East Branch Pkwy
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.
Pedestrian crashes in San Ramon by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 11 | 4 |
Common questions about San Ramon
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in San Ramon?
- The worst spot is Bollinger Canyon Rd & Alcosta Bl, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Alcosta Bl & Belle Meade Dr (5) and Norris Canyon Rd & Cartagena Ln (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in San Ramon?
- No deaths were reported in 51 reported pedestrian crashes in San Ramon from 2021–2025, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in San Ramon?
- 37% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 61% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 20% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in San Ramon each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 15, 2023: 7, 2024: 11, 2025: 11. 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.