Pedestrian

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts

Pedestrian and bicycle counts are often required for transportation models, to determine capacity and to assess the attractiveness of a streetscape to non-motorized users. By counting them, it is possible to demonstrate their significance as road users in allocating resources for improvements. Counts can also serve as benchmarks for evaluations of safety enhancements.

Counts also allow us to fully understand crash data, because they help us better visualize how common crashes are in our research area. Below, you'll find resources on counts for specific regions in California, guides...

The Role of Media and Road Safety

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 39,345 people in the United States died in traffic crashes in 2024. This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 that the number of fatalities fell below 40,000.

“It’s encouraging to see that traffic fatalities are continuing to fall from their COVID pandemic highs. Total road...

Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Data by County

To support California counties with Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plans, we have included county-specific pedestrian and bicycle crash data from 2020 - 2024 (SWITRS 2020 - 2024/Provisional 2024 update as of September 23rd, 2025) below.

The following time series, interactive maps and accompanying tables aim to give a brief overview of pedestrian and bicycle crash data on a state and county wide level across California. All visuals and data from tables can be easily downloaded from this page, simply click the icon at the top right of each visual and...

New update: SafeTREC has redesigned the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) website

September 22, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
UC Berkeley SafeTREC is excited to announce the launch of the redesigned Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) website, including the integration of the Safety Heat Map, easier navigation, and more!

For over 20 years, the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) developed by UC Berkeley SafeTREC has enabled quick, easy and free access to California...

Crash Data Tools and Resources

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 39,345 people in the United States died in traffic crashes in 2024. This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 that the number of fatalities fell below 40,000.

“It’s encouraging to see that traffic fatalities are continuing to fall from their COVID pandemic highs. Total road...

Funding and Programming Opportunities

What is the Funding and Programming Opportunities page and how do I navigate it?

The updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page features funding and programmatic resources for transportation safety professionals, planners, advocates, community members, and others alike who want to create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities. Resources are organized into five topic areas:

Regional Opportunities; Statewide Opportunities; Federal Opportunities; ...

September 2025 marks California Pedestrian Safety Month

September 11, 2025
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo
Led by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Pedestrian Safety Month urges people to consider how to make our roads safer for all — particularly pedestrians.

Graphic includes the NHTSA logo and states, "74% of fatal pedestrian crashes occur at non-intersections. Safer People Save Lives"

Each year, OTS and its partners raise awareness about the safety risks pedestrians face on the road and the roles...

Caltrans Active Transportation Plans

Caltrans Active Transportation Plans

Caltrans Active Transportation Plans

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan, "Toward An Active California (2017)"...

GHSA Report: Pedestrian fatalities in 2024 remain nearly 20% above the 2016 level

August 8, 2025
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released their latest annual spotlight report, "Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2024 Preliminary Data (January - December)" that provides an indepth overview of state and national trends in pedestrian traffic fatalities for 2024. Based on preliminary data provided by State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs), the GHSA found that drivers struck and killed 7,148 people walking in the United States...

Data tool feature: Street Story

July 31, 2025
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

Street Story is a community engagement platform provided by UC Berkeley SafeTREC in English and Spanish that allows residents, community groups, and agencies to collect information about transportation crashes, near-misses, general hazards, and safe locations to travel. The tool is free to use, anonymous, and publicly accessible. Street...