Pedestrian crash hotspots in Orange, CA
183 pedestrian crashes were reported in Orange from 2021–2025, 40 of them serious or fatal (17 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 Orange (165 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Orange
- 45% involved a driver turning, 17% turning left.
- 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 40% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Main St & Chapman Ave
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
3 of 6 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. Cottonwood St & Lincoln Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
3. La Veta Ave & Devon Rd
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
4. Tustin St & Chapman Ave
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 6 of 7 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 43% 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.
5. Main St & Palmyra Ave
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 8 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → 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.
6. Metropolitan Dr & The City Dr
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 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.
7. Tustin St & Collins Ave
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 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.
8. Chapman Ave & Swidler Pl
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.
9. Tustin St & Palm Ave
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. Lewis St & Chapman Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
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.
Pedestrian crashes in Orange by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 34 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 49 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 30 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 39 | 7 |
Common questions about Orange
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Orange?
- The worst spot is Main St & Chapman Ave, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Cottonwood St & Lincoln Ave (3) and La Veta Ave & Devon Rd (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Orange?
- 17 crashes killed someone in 183 reported pedestrian crashes in Orange from 2021–2025, and 40 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Orange?
- 45% involved a driver turning, 17% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Orange each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 31, 2022: 34, 2023: 49, 2024: 30, 2025: 39. 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.