Pedestrian crash hotspots in Placentia, CA

How people on foot get hit in Placentia

• 46% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left.
• 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 42% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 27% happened after dark.

Where pedestrian crashes cluster

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

1. 1. Placentia Av & Orangethorpe Av

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   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.
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2. 2. Chapman Av & Melody Ln

   5 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 5 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.
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3. 3. La Jolla Street & Lawrence Street

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   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.
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4. 4. Center Street & Murray Street

   3 crashes

   A mix of crash types

   Of 3 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.

   • → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
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5. 5. Melrose Street & La Jolla Street

   3 crashes

   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.

   • → 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.
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Pedestrian crashes in Placentia by year

Common questions about Placentia

Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Placentia?

The worst spot is Placentia Av & Orangethorpe Av, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Chapman Av & Melody Ln (5) and La Jolla Street & Lawrence Street (3).

How many pedestrians were killed in Placentia?

1 crash killed someone in 48 reported pedestrian crashes in Placentia from 2021–2025, and 7 left someone seriously hurt or killed.

How do pedestrians usually get hit in Placentia?

46% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 42% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen in Placentia each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 12, 2023: 8, 2024: 11, 2025: 9. 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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