Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Walnut Creek, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 113
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 24
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 6
- fatal
- street with the most
- Main St
- street with the most
Is Walnut Creek 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: 113 pedestrian crashes were reported in Walnut Creek from 2021–2026, 24 of them serious or fatal (6 fatal). The most were at Main St & Civic Dr (12). 45% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Walnut Creek
- 45% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 27% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Walnut Creek
- 27% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
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.
- 0112 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Main St & Civic Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 6 of 12 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 12 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.
- 029 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Main St & Botelho Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 9 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.
- 037 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Locust St & Mount Diablo Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 7 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.
- 044 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Main St & California Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
2 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.
- 053 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Stanley Dollar Dr & Tice Creek Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left.
- 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.
- 067 crashes
Main St & Treat Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 7 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.
- 077 crashes
Broadway & Duncan St
A mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 3 were in a mid-block crosswalk and 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.
- 085 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & Newell Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Civic Dr & Ygnacio Valley Rd
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% 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.
- 105 crashes
Main St & Parkside Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Walnut Creek
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Main St | 28 | 4 |
| Ygnacio Valley Rd | 13 | 4 |
| N Broadway | 5 | 0 |
| Newell Ave | 5 | 0 |
| Locust St | 4 | 1 |
| California Blvd | 4 | 1 |
| Tice Creek Dr | 3 | 3 |
| Golden Rain Rd | 3 | 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.
When pedestrians are hit in Walnut Creek
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 35% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 20 | |
| Tuesday | 14 | |
| Wednesday | 16 | |
| Thursday | 19 | |
| Friday | 22 | |
| Saturday | 14 | |
| Sunday | 8 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Walnut Creek, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Walnut Creek
| Where the person on foot was | Walnut Creek | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 50% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 6% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 21% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 22% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Walnut Creek, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (112) or the road's posted speed (3). 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 Walnut Creek by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 26 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
How people get to work in Walnut Creek
| Share of workers | Walnut Creek | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.1% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 7.7% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 6.2% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 30.8% | 17.2% |
7.1% of households in Walnut Creek have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 70,088 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 Walnut Creek's streets.
Common questions about Walnut Creek
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Walnut Creek?
- The worst spot is Main St & Civic Dr, with 12 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Main St & Botelho Dr (9) and Locust St & Mount Diablo Blvd (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Walnut Creek?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 113 reported pedestrian crashes in Walnut Creek from 2021–2026, and 24 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Walnut Creek?
- 45% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Walnut Creek, compared with California?
- Of 113 reported pedestrian crashes in Walnut Creek from 2021–2026: 27% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Walnut Creek have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Main St (28), Ygnacio Valley Rd (13), N Broadway (5), Newell Ave (5), Locust St (4). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Walnut Creek?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Walnut Creek was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Walnut Creek?
- 3.2% of workers in Walnut Creek walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 6.2% take public transit. 7.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Walnut Creek each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 26, 2023: 25, 2024: 21, 2025: 13, 2026: 15. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.