Pedestrian crash hotspots in Temecula, CA
92 pedestrian crashes were reported in Temecula from 2021–2025, 19 of them serious or fatal (9 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 Temecula (149 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Temecula
- 38% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left.
- 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 45% happened after dark.
- 12% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Rancho California Rd & Ynez Rd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
2. Winchester Rd & Margarita Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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. Winchester Rd & Ynez Rd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% 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.
4. Temecula Pky & Redhawk Pky
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
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.
5. Moraga Rd & Rancho California Rd
4 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 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.
- → 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. Third St & Old Town Front St
4 crashesPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 100% happened after dark.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
7. Rancho California Rd & Old Town Front St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Temecula by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 24 | 7 |
Common questions about Temecula
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Temecula?
- The worst spot is Rancho California Rd & Ynez Rd, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Winchester Rd & Margarita Rd (3) and Winchester Rd & Ynez Rd (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Temecula?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 92 reported pedestrian crashes in Temecula from 2021–2025, and 19 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Temecula?
- 38% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left. 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 45% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Temecula each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 17, 2023: 22, 2024: 16, 2025: 24. 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.