Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Moreno Valley, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 295
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 57
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 20
- fatal
- street with the most
- Perris Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Sunnymead Blvd & Heacock St11 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
- 2Perris Blvd & Fir Ave10 crashes · 4 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Pigeon Pass Rd & Hemlock Ave8 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
Is Moreno Valley 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: 295 pedestrian crashes were reported in Moreno Valley from 2021–2026, 57 of them serious or fatal (20 fatal). The most were at Sunnymead Blvd & Heacock St (11). 30% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Moreno Valley
- 30% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left.
- 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 37% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 43% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley
- 43% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 60% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 4 crashes: something blocking the road (2) and a construction or repair zone (2).
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.
- 0111 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Sunnymead Blvd & Heacock St
People hit crossing mid-block
7 of 11 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 55% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 0210 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Perris Blvd & Fir Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 4 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 4 of 10 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- 038 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Pigeon Pass Rd & Hemlock Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 8 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- 0410 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Perris Blvd & Alessandro Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning right. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- 054 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Ironwood Ave & Heacock St
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver drove under the influence. 2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- 067 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Iris Ave & Perris Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 073 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Perris Blvd & Bay Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% happened after dark. 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 086 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Perris Blvd & Elder Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- 095 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Box Springs Rd & Clark St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- 107 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Perris Blvd & Sunnymead Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Perris Blvd | 38 | 13 |
| Sunnymead Blvd | 18 | 5 |
| Heacock St | 17 | 7 |
| Dracaea Ave | 12 | 1 |
| Iris Ave | 12 | 1 |
| Alessandro Blvd | 11 | 2 |
| Pigeon Pass Rd | 10 | 3 |
| Day St | 10 | 2 |
| Lasselle St | 10 | 1 |
| Frederick St | 9 | 1 |
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 Moreno Valley
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 57 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 20 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 19 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 13 | |
| drove under the influence | 9 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 7 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 6 | |
| ran a red light | 6 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 172 cars, 50 SUVs, 29 pickup trucks, 7 truck or semis, 4 motorcycles and 2 minivans. In 30 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 Moreno Valley
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 34% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 39 | |
| Tuesday | 52 | |
| Wednesday | 54 | |
| Thursday | 38 | |
| Friday | 47 | |
| Saturday | 38 | |
| Sunday | 27 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Moreno Valley
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 32% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 37% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 29% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 23% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 18% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 53% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 7% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (292) or the road's posted speed (274). 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 Moreno Valley by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 42 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 50 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 53 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 59 | 14 | |
| 2026 | 45 | 4 |
How people get to work in Moreno Valley
| Share of workers | Moreno Valley | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 13.7% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 8% | 17.2% |
3.9% of households in Moreno Valley have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 211,666 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 Moreno Valley's streets.
Common questions about Moreno Valley
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Moreno Valley?
- The worst spot is Sunnymead Blvd & Heacock St, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Perris Blvd & Fir Ave (10) and Pigeon Pass Rd & Hemlock Ave (8).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Moreno Valley?
- 20 crashes killed someone in 295 reported pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley from 2021–2026, and 57 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Moreno Valley?
- 30% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 31% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 37% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Moreno Valley, compared with California?
- Of 295 reported pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley from 2021–2026: 43% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 60% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 19% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 4 crashes: something blocking the road (2) and a construction or repair zone (2).
- Which streets in Moreno Valley have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Perris Blvd (38), Sunnymead Blvd (18), Heacock St (17), Dracaea Ave (12), Iris Ave (12). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Moreno Valley?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Moreno Valley?
- 0.8% of workers in Moreno Valley walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.8% take public transit. 3.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Moreno Valley each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 46, 2022: 42, 2023: 50, 2024: 53, 2025: 59, 2026: 45. 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.