Pedestrian crash hotspots in Perris, CA
72 pedestrian crashes were reported in Perris from 2021–2025, 21 of them serious or fatal (6 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 Perris (47 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Perris
- 19% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left.
- 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 50% happened after dark.
- 11% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Ramona Expy & Perris Blvd
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
2. Wildwood Ln & Cloverfield St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- → 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.
3. Perris Bl & Orange Av
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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. Perris Blvd & San Jacinto Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
5. 4th St & D St
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- → 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.
6. 4th St & Park Av
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- → 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. 4th St & G St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph. 67% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
- → 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. Perris Bl & Crossroads Center
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 4 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Perris by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 |
Common questions about Perris
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Perris?
- The worst spot is Ramona Expy & Perris Blvd, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Wildwood Ln & Cloverfield St (3) and Perris Bl & Orange Av (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Perris?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 72 reported pedestrian crashes in Perris from 2021–2025, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Perris?
- 19% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left. 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Perris each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 12, 2023: 14, 2024: 18, 2025: 12. 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.