Pedestrian crashes on La Sierra Ave, Riverside

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 21 pedestrian crashes were reported on La Sierra Ave in Riverside from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at La Sierra Ave & Magnolia Ave (3). 57% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left. 71% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapLa Sierra Ave & Magnolia Ave3 crashes. A mix of crash types.
• Next in RiversideMagnolia Ave60 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Riverside544 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 57% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left.
• 71% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 33% happened after dark.
• 14% were hit-and-run.

1. La Sierra Ave & Magnolia Ave

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   A mix of crash types

   Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
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2. La Sierra Ave & Indiana Ave

   4 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 4 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.
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3. La Sierra Ave & Channing Dr

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 3 p.m..

Where on La Sierra Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

La Sierra Ave & Magnolia Ave, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are La Sierra Ave & Indiana Ave (4) and La Sierra Ave & Channing Dr (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on La Sierra Ave?

57% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left. 71% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark. 14% were hit-and-run.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on La Sierra Ave each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on La Sierra Ave in Riverside: 2021: 3, 2022: 3, 2023: 2, 2024: 6, 2025: 5, 2026: 2. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.