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Pedestrian crashes on Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton

17 pedestrian crashes were reported on Commonwealth Ave in Fullerton from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). Below is where along the street they happen, when, and what usually goes wrong.
pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
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Each small pin is a reported crash; 1–1 are where they cluster, explained below. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
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Is Commonwealth Ave in Fullerton safe to walk?

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: 17 pedestrian crashes were reported on Commonwealth Ave in Fullerton from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Commonwealth Ave & Malden Ave (6). 41% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

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How people on foot get hit on Commonwealth Ave

  • 41% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left.
  • 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
  • 35% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
  • 41% happened after dark.
  • 12% were hit-and-run.

Where on Commonwealth Ave crashes cluster

  1. Commonwealth Ave & Malden Ave

    6 crashes

    Drivers turning left into people crossing

    In 4 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 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.
    See it on the map

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

When pedestrian crashes happen on Commonwealth Ave

The busiest hour was 2 a.m..

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Pedestrian crashes on Commonwealth Ave by year

YearCrashesSerious/fatal
202121
202270
202300
202450
202520
202610

Common questions about Commonwealth Ave

Where on Commonwealth Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
Commonwealth Ave & Malden Ave, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026.
How do pedestrians usually get hit on Commonwealth Ave?
41% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 35% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.
How many pedestrian crashes happen on Commonwealth Ave each year?
Reported pedestrian crashes on Commonwealth Ave in Fullerton: 2021: 2, 2022: 7, 2023: 0, 2024: 5, 2025: 2, 2026: 1. 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.

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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.