Pedestrian crash hotspots in Rialto, CA
129 pedestrian crashes were reported in Rialto from 2021–2025, 41 of them serious or fatal (19 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 Rialto (84 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Rialto
- 25% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left.
- 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 61% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Cedar Ave & Foothill Blvd
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 50 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.
2. Riverside Ave & Walnut Ave
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. 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.
3. Foothill Blvd & Willow Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
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. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
4. Riverside Ave & Valley Blvd
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark. 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.
- → 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. Baseline Rd & Willow Ave
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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.
6. Riverside Ave & Randall Ave
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 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.
7. Merrill Ave & Forest Ave
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. 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.
- → 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. Riverside Ave & Merrill Ave
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
9. Riverside Ave & Baseline Rd
5 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark. 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
10. Riverside Ave & San Bernardino Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% happened after dark. 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.
- → 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 Rialto by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 28 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 28 | 12 | |
| 2025 | 21 | 9 |
Common questions about Rialto
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Rialto?
- The worst spot is Cedar Ave & Foothill Blvd, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Riverside Ave & Walnut Ave (3) and Foothill Blvd & Willow Ave (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Rialto?
- 19 crashes killed someone in 129 reported pedestrian crashes in Rialto from 2021–2025, and 41 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Rialto?
- 25% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left. 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 61% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Rialto each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 27, 2022: 25, 2023: 28, 2024: 28, 2025: 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.
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.