Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Corona, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 153
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 33
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 10
- fatal
- street with the most
- Sixth St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Main St & Rincon St4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Main St & Parkridge Ave3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
- 3Plaza De Noche & Via De Luna3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
Is Corona safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. What the records show: 153 pedestrian crashes were reported in Corona from 2021–2026, 33 of them serious or fatal (10 fatal). The most were at Main St & Rincon St (4). 45% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Corona
- 45% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
- 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 37% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Corona
- 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 44% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 014 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Main St & Rincon St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Main St & Parkridge Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Plaza De Noche & Via De Luna
People 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.
- 047 crashes
Lincoln Ave & Eighth St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 6 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 6 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 43% 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.
- 057 crashes
Mckinley St & Griffin Way
A mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 6 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.
- 066 crashes
Sixth St & Smith Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 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.
- 074 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
River Rd & Cota St
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Sixth St & Lincoln Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 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.
- 095 crashes
Magnolia Ave & El Sobrante Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & Ninth St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Corona
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth St | 22 | 8 |
| Main St | 15 | 7 |
| Lincoln Ave | 13 | 1 |
| Mckinley St | 9 | 1 |
| Magnolia Ave | 7 | 1 |
| Ontario Ave | 6 | 2 |
| Rimpau Ave | 5 | 1 |
| Parkridge Ave | 4 | 1 |
| Fullerton Ave | 4 | 1 |
| River Rd | 3 | 1 |
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Corona
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 52 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 10 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 8 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 5 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 3 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 2 | |
| drove under the influence | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 107 cars, 14 pickup trucks, 11 SUVs, 4 truck or semis, 2 minivans and 2 buses. In 6 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Corona
The busiest hour was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 30% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 21 | |
| Tuesday | 32 | |
| Wednesday | 31 | |
| Thursday | 29 | |
| Friday | 22 | |
| Saturday | 9 | |
| Sunday | 9 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Corona, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Corona
| Where the person on foot was | Corona | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 48% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 25% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 26% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Corona | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 24% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 32% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 43% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 1% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Corona, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (151) or the road's posted speed (140). Freeway crashes are left out. These describe the crashes, not how dangerous each kind of street is: we have no count of how many people cross each one.
Pedestrian crashes in Corona by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 31 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 33 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 21 | 6 | |
| 2026 | 13 | 4 |
How people get to work in Corona
| Share of workers | Corona | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 17.2% |
3.7% of households in Corona have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 159,670 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Corona's streets.
Common questions about Corona
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Corona?
- The worst spot is Main St & Rincon St, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Main St & Parkridge Ave (3) and Plaza De Noche & Via De Luna (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Corona?
- 10 crashes killed someone in 153 reported pedestrian crashes in Corona from 2021–2026, and 33 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Corona?
- 45% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 37% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Corona, compared with California?
- Of 153 reported pedestrian crashes in Corona from 2021–2026: 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 44% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Corona have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Sixth St (22), Main St (15), Lincoln Ave (13), Mckinley St (9), Magnolia Ave (7). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Corona?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Corona was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Corona?
- 0.3% of workers in Corona walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.9% take public transit. 3.7% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Corona each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 31, 2022: 24, 2023: 31, 2024: 33, 2025: 21, 2026: 13. 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.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.