Pedestrian crash hotspots in Corona, CA
111 pedestrian crashes were reported in Corona from 2021–2025, 25 of them serious or fatal (9 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 Corona (94 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Corona
- 42% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 41% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Sixth St & Joy St
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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. Main St & Rincon St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
3. Main St & Parkridge Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople 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.
4. River Rd & Cota St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
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.
5. Sixth St & Smith Av
5 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 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.
6. Sixth St & Sheridan 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.
7. Lincoln Av & Sixth St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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.
8. Lincoln Av & Eighth St
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 75% 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.
9. Mckinley St & Griffin Wy
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 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.
10. Parkview Dr & Mckinley St
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Corona by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 22 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 5 |
Common questions about Corona
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Corona?
- The worst spot is Sixth St & Joy St, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Main St & Rincon St (3) and Main St & Parkridge Av (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Corona?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 111 reported pedestrian crashes in Corona from 2021–2025, and 25 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Corona?
- 42% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 49% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Corona each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 25, 2022: 22, 2023: 22, 2024: 24, 2025: 18. 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.