Pedestrian crash hotspots in Santa Clara, CA
113 pedestrian crashes were reported in Santa Clara from 2021–2025, 26 of them serious or fatal (15 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 Santa Clara (124 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Santa Clara
- 42% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 46% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Lawrence Expy & Monroe St
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 60% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. El Camino Real & Pomeroy Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 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.
3. El Camino Real & San Tomas Expy
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
4. Benton St & Monroe St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers 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.
5. Homestead Rd & Lawrence Expy
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
6. El Camino Real & Kiely Blvd
4 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% were hit-and-run.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
7. El Camino Real & Mccormick Dr
4 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 4 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.
8. Winchester Blvd & Dorcich St
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Santa Clara by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 30 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 28 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 17 | 3 |
Common questions about Santa Clara
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Santa Clara?
- The worst spot is Lawrence Expy & Monroe St, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are El Camino Real & Pomeroy Ave (3) and El Camino Real & San Tomas Expy (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Santa Clara?
- 15 crashes killed someone in 113 reported pedestrian crashes in Santa Clara from 2021–2025, and 26 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Santa Clara?
- 42% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Santa Clara each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 14, 2022: 30, 2023: 24, 2024: 28, 2025: 17. 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.