Pedestrian

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 December 11th, 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 select...

2017 Lifesavers Conference Traffic Safety Scholar Program - Due Nov.18

September 30, 2016
SUBMITTED BY LISA TRAN



Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities Traffic Safety Scholars Program (TSS). The TSS Program provides awards of up to $1,000 to help full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students defray the cost of attending the nation's largest gathering of traffic safety professionals March 26-28 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Scholarship Amount: up to $1,000
Application deadline is November 18, 2016.

For complete...

Oakland Releases Roadway Design Options for Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets

April 24, 2014
SUBMITTED BY CATSIP
The "Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Implementation Plan" document released in April 2014 by the City of Oakland is a comprehensive, detailed look at a proposed Complete Streets implementation for a large section of Telegraph Avenue. It reflects a deeply detailed knowledge of the street, and seeks to address the needs of transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians. It is profusely illustrated with great...

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from the US DOT, National Safety Council, and more!

November 21, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Look below for the latest funding opportunities! Road to Zero Coalition Community Traffic Safety Grants ProgramNational Safety Council logo

Applications for the 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grant program...

2026 SafeTREC program applications are now open!

November 21, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie

This news item originally appeared on the SafeTREC website.

Apply now for our 2026 programs!

A group of twelve people wearing fluorescent safety vests stand together to discuss roadway conditions and concerns.

The...

New NCHRP research report on how to improve pedestrian safety at nighttime

October 28, 2025
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

Speed Feedback Sign, Stop Sign, Leading Pedestrian Interval, Narrow Roadways, high-visibility sidewalks, crossings, Affording housing near transit or job centers"

This month is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and we are excited to share a new research report from the...

It’s officially National Pedestrian Safety Month 2025!

October 13, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Now that it’s October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites us to celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month!

Slow to stop in time, slower speeds keep grandmas safe.

Every year in October, NHTSA reminds us of the importance of...

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...

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...

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...