Pedestrian crash hotspots in Moreno Valley, CA
244 pedestrian crashes were reported in Moreno Valley from 2021–2025, 51 of them serious or fatal (20 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 Moreno Valley (116 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Moreno Valley
- 28% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left.
- 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 39% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 43% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Sunnymead Blvd & Heacock St
10 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
7 of 10 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
2. Perris Blvd & Fir Ave
8 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 8 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 63% 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.
3. Perris Blvd & Alessandro Blvd
10 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers 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.
4. Ironwood Ave & Heacock St
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
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.
5. Iris Ave & Perris Blvd
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople 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.
6. Sunnymead Blvd & Frederick St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 67% 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.
7. Perris Blvd & Elder Ave
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 60% 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.
8. Box Springs Rd & Clark St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 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.
- → 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.
9. Alessandro Blvd & Elsworth St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
10. Pigeon Pass Rd & Hemlock Ave
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 41 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 49 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 52 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 58 | 14 |
Common questions about Moreno Valley
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Moreno Valley?
- The worst spot is Sunnymead Blvd & Heacock St, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Perris Blvd & Fir Ave (8) and Perris Blvd & Alessandro Blvd (10).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Moreno Valley?
- 20 crashes killed someone in 244 reported pedestrian crashes in Moreno Valley from 2021–2025, and 51 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Moreno Valley?
- 28% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left. 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 39% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Moreno Valley each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 44, 2022: 41, 2023: 49, 2024: 52, 2025: 58. 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.