Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Placentia, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 56
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 8
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- Chapman Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 5 spots, explainedIs Placentia 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: 56 pedestrian crashes were reported in Placentia from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Placentia Ave & Orangethorpe Ave (4). 46% involved a driver turning, 34% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Placentia
- 46% involved a driver turning, 34% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 32% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Placentia
- 32% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 38% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 9% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
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.
- 014 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Placentia Ave & Orangethorpe Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph. 50% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 026 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Chapman Ave & Melody Ln
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
La Jolla St & Lawrence St
People 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.
- 044 crashes
Center St & Murray St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 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. 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.
- 053 crashes
Melrose St & La Jolla St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Placentia
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Ave | 12 | 2 |
| Placentia Ave | 4 | 2 |
| Kraemer Blvd | 4 | 1 |
| Orangethorpe Ave | 4 | 0 |
| La Jolla St | 3 | 1 |
| Bradford Ave | 3 | 0 |
| Center St | 3 | 0 |
| Melrose St | 3 | 0 |
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 Placentia
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 20 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 3 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 31 cars, 11 SUVs, 3 pickup trucks, 2 minivans, 2 truck or semis and 1 bus. In 3 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 Placentia
The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 30% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 6 | |
| Tuesday | 8 | |
| Wednesday | 13 | |
| Thursday | 8 | |
| Friday | 7 | |
| Saturday | 7 | |
| Sunday | 7 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Placentia, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Placentia
| Where the person on foot was | Placentia | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 46% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 36% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 14% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Placentia | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 24% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 38% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 38% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Placentia, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (56) or the road's posted speed (45). 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 Placentia by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 6 | 1 |
How people get to work in Placentia
| Share of workers | Placentia | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.2% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 17.2% |
2.9% of households in Placentia have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 52,826 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 Placentia's streets.
Common questions about Placentia
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Placentia?
- The worst spot is Placentia Ave & Orangethorpe Ave, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Chapman Ave & Melody Ln (6) and La Jolla St & Lawrence St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Placentia?
- 1 crash killed someone in 56 reported pedestrian crashes in Placentia from 2021–2026, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Placentia?
- 46% involved a driver turning, 34% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 32% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Placentia, compared with California?
- Of 56 reported pedestrian crashes in Placentia from 2021–2026: 32% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 38% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 9% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Placentia have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Chapman Ave (12), Placentia Ave (4), Kraemer Blvd (4), Orangethorpe Ave (4), La Jolla St (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Placentia?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Placentia was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Placentia?
- 1.2% of workers in Placentia walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.8% take public transit. 2.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Placentia each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 13, 2023: 8, 2024: 12, 2025: 9, 2026: 6. 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.