Pedestrian crashes on Rancho California Rd, Temecula

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: 16 pedestrian crashes were reported on Rancho California Rd in Temecula from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Rancho California Rd & Old Town Front St (4). 50% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapRancho California Rd & Old Town Front St4 crashes. Drivers turning right into people crossing.
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Temecula135 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 50% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left.
• 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 38% happened after dark.
• 19% were hit-and-run.

1. Rancho California Rd & Old Town Front St

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 75% 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.
   See it on the map

Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 6 p.m..

Where on Rancho California Rd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Rancho California Rd & Old Town Front St, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal.

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Rancho California Rd?

50% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark. 19% were hit-and-run.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Rancho California Rd each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Rancho California Rd in Temecula: 2021: 0, 2022: 3, 2023: 4, 2024: 3, 2025: 3, 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.