Pedestrian crash hotspots in Atwater, CA
48 pedestrian crashes were reported in Atwater from 2021–2025, 16 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Atwater (29 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Atwater
- 29% involved a driver turning, 17% turning left.
- 33% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 42% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 35% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. E Bellevue Rd & Shaffer Rd
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 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.
2. Broadway Av & Winton Way
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA 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.
3. W Bellevue Rd & Winton Wy Nw Crswalk
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 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.
4. E Broadway Av & Shaffer Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 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.
5. Winton Wy & Fruitland Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 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.
6. Commerce Av & Commerce Av 800
3 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 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.
7. E Bellevue Rd & Garden Dr
3 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Atwater by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 |
Common questions about Atwater
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Atwater?
- The worst spot is E Bellevue Rd & Shaffer Rd, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Broadway Av & Winton Way (4) and W Bellevue Rd & Winton Wy Nw Crswalk (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Atwater?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 48 reported pedestrian crashes in Atwater from 2021–2025, and 16 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Atwater?
- 29% involved a driver turning, 17% turning left. 33% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 42% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 35% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Atwater each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 9, 2023: 14, 2024: 8, 2025: 8. 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.