Pedestrian crash hotspots in Lake Forest, CA
20 pedestrian crashes were reported in Lake Forest from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal (3 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 Lake Forest (20 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Lake Forest
- 35% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 60% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. El Toro Rd & Raymond Wy
3 crashesA 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Lake Forest by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
Common questions about Lake Forest
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Lake Forest?
- The worst spot is El Toro Rd & Raymond Wy, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025.
- How many pedestrians were killed in Lake Forest?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 20 reported pedestrian crashes in Lake Forest from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Lake Forest?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Lake Forest each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 4, 2022: 2, 2023: 8, 2024: 3, 2025: 3. 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.