Pedestrian crashes on El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 25 pedestrian crashes were reported on El Camino Real in Sunnyvale from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. The most were at El Camino Real & Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd (3). 36% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left. 32% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapEl Camino Real & Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd3 crashes. People hit crossing mid-block.
• Next in SunnyvaleFair Oaks Ave24 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Sunnyvale168 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 36% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left.
• 32% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 48% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 52% happened after dark.

1. El Camino Real & Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd

   3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
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2. El Camino Real & Bernardo Ave

   5 crashes

   People hit crossing mid-block

   3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.

   • 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.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
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3. El Camino Real & Mathilda Ave

   5 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right.

   • 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 8 p.m..

Where on El Camino Real do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

El Camino Real & Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are El Camino Real & Bernardo Ave (5) and El Camino Real & Mathilda Ave (5).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on El Camino Real?

36% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left. 32% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 48% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 52% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on El Camino Real each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on El Camino Real in Sunnyvale: 2021: 1, 2022: 4, 2023: 4, 2024: 7, 2025: 3, 2026: 6. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.