Pedestrian crash hotspots in Irvine, CA
112 pedestrian crashes were reported in Irvine from 2021–2025, 17 of them serious or 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 Irvine (342 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Irvine
- 54% involved a driver turning, 36% turning left.
- 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 24% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Walnut Ave & Culver Dr
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers 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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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. Irvine Center Dr & Culver Dr
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Irvine by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 19 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 53 | 4 |
Common questions about Irvine
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Irvine?
- The worst spot is Walnut Ave & Culver Dr, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Irvine Center Dr & Culver Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Irvine?
- No deaths were reported in 112 reported pedestrian crashes in Irvine from 2021–2025, and 17 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Irvine?
- 54% involved a driver turning, 36% turning left. 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 24% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Irvine each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 10, 2023: 19, 2024: 21, 2025: 53. 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.