Pedestrian crashes on El Camino Real, San Clemente

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: 17 pedestrian crashes were reported on El Camino Real in San Clemente from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at El Camino Real & Calle De Los Molinos (3). 35% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left. 59% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapEl Camino Real & Calle De Los Molinos3 crashes. A mix of crash types.
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in San Clemente51 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 35% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left.
• 59% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 47% happened after dark.

1. El Camino Real & Calle De Los Molinos

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   A mix of crash types

   Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.

   • No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
   See it on the map

2. El Camino Real & Avenida Palizada

   5 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 80% 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 10 a.m..

Where on El Camino Real do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

El Camino Real & Calle De Los Molinos, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are El Camino Real & Avenida Palizada (5).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on El Camino Real?

35% involved a driver turning, 24% turning left. 59% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 47% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on El Camino Real each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on El Camino Real in San Clemente: 2021: 6, 2022: 4, 2023: 3, 2024: 0, 2025: 4, 2026: 0. 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.