Pedestrian crashes on Valley Py, Escondido

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: 31 pedestrian crashes were reported on Valley Py in Escondido from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Valley Py & Citrus Ave (4). 52% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• 52% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left.
• 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 35% happened after dark.

Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:

• 35% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark.
• 19% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

1. Valley Py & Citrus Ave

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
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2. Valley Py & Midway Dr

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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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3. Valley Py & Ash St

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers 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.
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4. Valley Py & Harding St

   4 crashes

   Drivers 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.
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5. Valley Py & Rose St

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 3 of 3 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 6 p.m..

Where on Valley Py do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Valley Py & Citrus Ave, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Valley Py & Midway Dr (4) and Valley Py & Ash St (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Valley Py?

52% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 35% happened after dark.

When do pedestrian crashes happen on Valley Py, compared with California?

Of 31 reported pedestrian crashes on Valley Py in Escondido from 2021–2025: 35% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark. 19% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Valley Py each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Valley Py in Escondido: 2021: 6, 2022: 4, 2023: 3, 2024: 10, 2025: 8. 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.