Pedestrian crash hotspots in Corcoran, CA
21 pedestrian crashes were reported in Corcoran from 2021–2025, 9 of them serious or fatal (1 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 Corcoran (20 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Corcoran
- 24% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 33% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Whitley Av & Dairy Av
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 60% 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.
2. Chase Av & Whitley Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers 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.
- → 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Corcoran by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 |
Common questions about Corcoran
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Corcoran?
- The worst spot is Whitley Av & Dairy Av, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Chase Av & Whitley Av (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Corcoran?
- 1 crash killed someone in 21 reported pedestrian crashes in Corcoran from 2021–2025, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Corcoran?
- 24% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Corcoran each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 5, 2022: 4, 2023: 4, 2024: 5, 2025: 3. 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.