Pedestrian crashes on SR-1, Newport Beach

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 15 pedestrian crashes were reported on SR-1 in Newport Beach from 2021–2025, 9 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at SR-1 & Marguerite Ave (4). 33% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• 33% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left.
• 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 60% happened after dark.

1. SR-1 & Marguerite Ave

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.

   • 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.
   • Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
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2. SR-1 & Superior Ave

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 8 p.m..

Where on SR-1 do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

SR-1 & Marguerite Ave, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are SR-1 & Superior Ave (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on SR-1?

33% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on SR-1 each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on SR-1 in Newport Beach: 2021: 3, 2022: 3, 2023: 5, 2024: 3, 2025: 1. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.