Pedestrian crash hotspots in La Quinta, CA
35 pedestrian crashes were reported in La Quinta from 2021–2025, 14 of them serious or fatal (5 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 La Quinta (41 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in La Quinta
- 34% involved a driver turning, 6% turning left.
- 26% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 51% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Washington St & Hwy 111
6 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 83% happened after dark. 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. Hwy 111 & Adams St
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. 67% happened after dark. 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.
- → 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 La Quinta by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
Common questions about La Quinta
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in La Quinta?
- The worst spot is Washington St & Hwy 111, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are Hwy 111 & Adams St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in La Quinta?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 35 reported pedestrian crashes in La Quinta from 2021–2025, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in La Quinta?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 6% turning left. 26% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 51% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in La Quinta each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 6, 2022: 9, 2023: 5, 2024: 10, 2025: 5. 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.