Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Irvine, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 204
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 39
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 6
- fatal
- street with the most
- Culver Dr
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Irvine safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 204 pedestrian crashes were reported in Irvine from 2021–2026, 39 of them serious or fatal (6 fatal). The most were at Alton & Royal Oak (6). 49% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Irvine
- 49% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left.
- 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 32% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Irvine
- 32% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 53% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 016 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Alton & Royal Oak
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 50 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.
- 024 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Irvine Center Dr & Culver Dr
A 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 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.
- 034 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Alton Pkwy & Yale Loop
People hit crossing mid-block
3 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.
- 045 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Walnut Ave & Culver Dr
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 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.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Bridge Rd & Stanford
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
East Yale Loop & Eastshore
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Culver Dr & Barranca Pkwy
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. Traffic is posted at about 50 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.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Gateway & Irvine Center Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. Traffic is posted at about 50 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Irvine Blvd & Yale Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver ran a red light. Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Spectrum Center Dr & Quasar Dr
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% happened after dark.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Irvine
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Culver Dr | 11 | 3 |
| Barranca Pkwy | 10 | 5 |
| Irvine Blvd | 9 | 2 |
| Alton Pkwy | 8 | 4 |
| Jamboree Rd | 8 | 2 |
| Irvine Center Dr | 7 | 2 |
| Harvard Ave | 6 | 3 |
| Jeffrey Rd | 5 | 2 |
| Von Karman Ave | 4 | 1 |
| Bryan Ave | 4 | 0 |
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Irvine
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 56 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 16 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 10 | |
| ran a red light | 7 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 4 | |
| drove under the influence | 4 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 128 cars, 39 SUVs, 3 pickup trucks, 2 minivans, 2 buses and 1 motorcycle. In 11 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Irvine
The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 33% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 31 | |
| Tuesday | 35 | |
| Wednesday | 27 | |
| Thursday | 41 | |
| Friday | 30 | |
| Saturday | 16 | |
| Sunday | 24 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Irvine, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Irvine
| Where the person on foot was | Irvine | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 52% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 25% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 21% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Irvine | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 33% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 14% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 22% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 32% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Irvine, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (204) or the road's posted speed (116). Freeway crashes are left out. These describe the crashes, not how dangerous each kind of street is: we have no count of how many people cross each one.
Pedestrian crashes in Irvine by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 35 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 14 | |
| 2024 | 34 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 59 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 28 | 4 |
How people get to work in Irvine
| Share of workers | Irvine | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.1% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 28% | 17.2% |
5.3% of households in Irvine have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 311,690 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Irvine's streets.
Common questions about Irvine
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Irvine?
- The worst spot is Alton & Royal Oak, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Irvine Center Dr & Culver Dr (4) and Alton Pkwy & Yale Loop (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Irvine?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 204 reported pedestrian crashes in Irvine from 2021–2026, and 39 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Irvine?
- 49% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 32% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Irvine, compared with California?
- Of 204 reported pedestrian crashes in Irvine from 2021–2026: 32% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 53% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Irvine have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Culver Dr (11), Barranca Pkwy (10), Irvine Blvd (9), Alton Pkwy (8), Jamboree Rd (8). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Irvine?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Irvine was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Irvine?
- 3.7% of workers in Irvine walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.1% take public transit. 5.3% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Irvine each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 35, 2023: 35, 2024: 34, 2025: 59, 2026: 28. 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.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.