Pedestrian crash hotspots in Riverside, CA
353 pedestrian crashes were reported in Riverside from 2021–2025, 85 of them serious or fatal (34 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 Riverside (250 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Riverside
- 34% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left.
- 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 42% happened after dark.
- 10% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. University Ave & Orange St
12 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 12 people hit here, 8 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were in the road. 42% 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.
2. Van Buren Bl & California Av
4 crashes · 2 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 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.
3. Magnolia Av & Elizabeth St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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. Magnolia Ave & Nye Ave
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
5. Arlington Ave & Magnolia Ave
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
6. Tyler St & Magnolia Ave
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph. 29% 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.
7. Wood Rd & Van Buren Blvd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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. Tyler St & Kidd St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
9. Blaine St & Iowa Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
10. Magnolia Av & La Sierra Av
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 80% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Riverside by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73 | 16 | |
| 2022 | 79 | 28 | |
| 2023 | 93 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 99 | 19 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 |
Common questions about Riverside
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Riverside?
- The worst spot is University Ave & Orange St, with 12 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Van Buren Bl & California Av (4) and Magnolia Av & Elizabeth St (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Riverside?
- 34 crashes killed someone in 353 reported pedestrian crashes in Riverside from 2021–2025, and 85 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Riverside?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left. 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% happened after dark. 10% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Riverside each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 73, 2022: 79, 2023: 93, 2024: 99, 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.
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.