Pedestrian crash hotspots in Colton, CA
68 pedestrian crashes were reported in Colton from 2021–2025, 21 of them serious or fatal (10 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 Colton (44 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Colton
- 22% involved a driver turning, 16% turning left.
- 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 35% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 54% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Washington St & Meadow Ln
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
2. S Mt Vernon Av & S Centrepointe Dr
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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.
3. La Cadena Dr & L St
3 crashes · 1 serious or 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.
4. Randall Av & Eucalyptus Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Pedestrian crashes in Colton by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 16 | 5 |
Common questions about Colton
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Colton?
- The worst spot is Washington St & Meadow Ln, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are S Mt Vernon Av & S Centrepointe Dr (4) and La Cadena Dr & L St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Colton?
- 10 crashes killed someone in 68 reported pedestrian crashes in Colton from 2021–2025, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Colton?
- 22% involved a driver turning, 16% turning left. 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 35% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 54% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Colton each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 11, 2022: 15, 2023: 15, 2024: 11, 2025: 16. 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.