Pedestrian crash hotspots in Duarte, CA
28 pedestrian crashes were reported in Duarte from 2021–2025, 11 of them serious or fatal (4 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 Duarte (23 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Duarte
- 46% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 36% happened after dark.
- 11% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Huntington Dr & Encanto Pkwy
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPeople 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.
2. Duarte Rd & Village Rd
3 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
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.
Pedestrian crashes in Duarte by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 |
Common questions about Duarte
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Duarte?
- The worst spot is Huntington Dr & Encanto Pkwy, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Duarte Rd & Village Rd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Duarte?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 28 reported pedestrian crashes in Duarte from 2021–2025, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Duarte?
- 46% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 36% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Duarte each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 11, 2022: 2, 2023: 5, 2024: 5, 2025: 5. 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.