Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 141
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 29
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 14
- fatal
- street with the most
- Foothill Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 8 spots, explainedIs Rancho Cucamonga 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: 141 pedestrian crashes were reported in Rancho Cucamonga from 2021–2026, 29 of them serious or fatal (14 fatal). The most were at 4th St & Empire Ct (3). 50% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Rancho Cucamonga
- 50% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
- 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 37% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Rancho Cucamonga
- 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 74% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
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.
- 013 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
4th St & Empire Ct
A mix of crash types
67% 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.
- 026 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Foothill Blvd & Hellman Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 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.
- 035 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Archibald Ave & Base Line Rd
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
- 045 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Foothill Blvd & Vineyard Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 80% 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.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Foothill Blvd & Haven Ave
A mix of crash types
67% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 063 crashes
Day Creek Blvd & Foothill Blvd
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 073 crashes
19th St & Carnelian St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 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. 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 083 crashes
San Bernardino Rd & Grove Ave
Drivers turning left 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 left. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Rancho Cucamonga
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Blvd | 24 | 8 |
| Archibald Ave | 9 | 2 |
| 19th St | 7 | 1 |
| Base Line Rd | 6 | 1 |
| Milliken Ave | 6 | 0 |
| Grove Ave | 5 | 1 |
| Vineyard Ave | 4 | 2 |
| 4th St | 4 | 1 |
| Day Creek Blvd | 4 | 1 |
| Etiwanda Ave | 3 | 3 |
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 Rancho Cucamonga
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 52 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 6 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 3 | |
| drove under the influence | 3 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 3 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 73 cars, 33 SUVs, 13 pickup trucks, 7 minivans, 1 truck or semi and 1 bus. In 9 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 Rancho Cucamonga
The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 25 | |
| Tuesday | 25 | |
| Wednesday | 25 | |
| Thursday | 19 | |
| Friday | 26 | |
| Saturday | 15 | |
| Sunday | 6 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Rancho Cucamonga, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Rancho Cucamonga
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 60% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 22% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 16% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 23% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 3% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 42% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 32% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Rancho Cucamonga, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (129) or the road's posted speed (31). 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 Rancho Cucamonga by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 28 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 20 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 21 | 0 |
How people get to work in Rancho Cucamonga
| Share of workers | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 17.2% |
3.7% of households in Rancho Cucamonga have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 175,411 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 Rancho Cucamonga's streets.
Common questions about Rancho Cucamonga
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Rancho Cucamonga?
- The worst spot is 4th St & Empire Ct, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Foothill Blvd & Hellman Ave (6) and Archibald Ave & Base Line Rd (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Rancho Cucamonga?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 141 reported pedestrian crashes in Rancho Cucamonga from 2021–2026, and 29 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Rancho Cucamonga?
- 50% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 37% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Rancho Cucamonga, compared with California?
- Of 141 reported pedestrian crashes in Rancho Cucamonga from 2021–2026: 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 74% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: a construction or repair zone (2).
- Which streets in Rancho Cucamonga have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Foothill Blvd (24), Archibald Ave (9), 19th St (7), Base Line Rd (6), Milliken Ave (6). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Rancho Cucamonga?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Rancho Cucamonga was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Rancho Cucamonga?
- 0.6% of workers in Rancho Cucamonga walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1% take public transit. 3.7% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Rancho Cucamonga each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 23, 2022: 24, 2023: 28, 2024: 20, 2025: 25, 2026: 21. 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.