Pedestrian crashes on 19th St, Costa Mesa

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 15 pedestrian crashes were reported on 19th St in Costa Mesa from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. The most were at 19th St & Harbor Blvd (5). 20% involved a driver turning, 7% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the map19th St & Harbor Blvd5 crashes. People hit crossing mid-block.
• Next in Costa MesaNewport Blvd21 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Costa Mesa200 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 20% involved a driver turning, 7% turning left.
• 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 27% happened after dark.

1. 19th St & Harbor Blvd

   5 crashes · 3 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% 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.
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2. 19th St & Placentia Ave

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   People hit walking in the road

   3 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.

   • Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
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3. 19th St & Meyer Pl

   5 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 9 a.m..

Where on 19th St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

19th St & Harbor Blvd, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are 19th St & Placentia Ave (4) and 19th St & Meyer Pl (5).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on 19th St?

20% involved a driver turning, 7% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on 19th St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on 19th St in Costa Mesa: 2021: 3, 2022: 6, 2023: 1, 2024: 3, 2025: 2, 2026: 0. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.