Pedestrian crash hotspots in Clovis, CA
87 pedestrian crashes were reported in Clovis from 2021–2025, 14 of them serious or fatal (7 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
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How people on foot get hit in Clovis
- 34% involved a driver turning, 5% turning left.
- 34% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 43% happened after dark.
- 11% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. W Ashlan Av & Peach Av
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
67% 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.
2. Clovis Av & Barstow Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 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.
3. Pollasky Av & 5th St
6 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 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.
4. Herndon Ave & Manila Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a mid-block crosswalk.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
5. Barstow Av & Ash Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
6. W Shaw Av & Rt 168
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
7. W Shaw Av & S Clovis Av
4 crashesPeople 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Clovis by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 23 | 3 |
Common questions about Clovis
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Clovis?
- The worst spot is W Ashlan Av & Peach Av, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Clovis Av & Barstow Av (3) and Pollasky Av & 5th St (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Clovis?
- 7 crashes killed someone in 87 reported pedestrian crashes in Clovis from 2021–2025, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Clovis?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 5% turning left. 34% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Clovis each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 11, 2023: 22, 2024: 19, 2025: 23. 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.