Pedestrian crashes on Market St, Riverside
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 15
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 3
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
Is Market St in Riverside safe to walk?
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: 15 pedestrian crashes were reported on Market St in Riverside from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Market St & University Ave (5). 67% involved a driver turning, 53% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on Market St
- 67% involved a driver turning, 53% turning left.
- 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 27% happened after dark.
- 27% were hit-and-run.
Where on Market St crashes cluster
Market St & University Ave
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 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 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.
Market St & First St
3 crashesDrivers 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Market St
The busiest hour was 5 p.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Market St by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
Common questions about Market St
- Where on Market St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Market St & University Ave, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Market St & First St (3).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Market St?
- 67% involved a driver turning, 53% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% happened after dark. 27% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Market St each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Market St in Riverside: 2021: 4, 2022: 5, 2023: 0, 2024: 3, 2025: 0, 2026: 3. 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.
Other streets in Riverside
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.