Pedestrian crash hotspots in Fullerton, CA
93 pedestrian crashes were reported in Fullerton from 2021–2025, 17 of them serious or fatal (14 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 Fullerton (78 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Fullerton
- 41% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left.
- 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 23% 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. Harbor Blvd & Orangethorpe Ave
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 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.
- → 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.
2. Chapman Ave & Victoria Dr
3 crashes · 1 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. Chapman Ave & Pomona Ave
5 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 80% 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.
4. Orangethorpe Ave & Gilbert St
4 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
5. Commonwealth Ave & Malden Ave
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. 100% 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.
6. Yorba Linda Blvd & Placentia Ave
3 crashesA mix of crash types
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.
7. Orangethorpe Ave & Highland Ave
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.
8. Amerige Ave & Harbor Blvd
3 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Fullerton by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 47 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 33 | 0 |
Common questions about Fullerton
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Fullerton?
- The worst spot is Harbor Blvd & Orangethorpe Ave, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Chapman Ave & Victoria Dr (3) and Chapman Ave & Pomona Ave (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Fullerton?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 93 reported pedestrian crashes in Fullerton from 2021–2025, and 17 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Fullerton?
- 41% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Fullerton each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 5, 2022: 4, 2023: 4, 2024: 47, 2025: 33. 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.