Pedestrian crash hotspots in Turlock, CA
113 pedestrian crashes were reported in Turlock from 2021–2025, 20 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 Turlock (136 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Turlock
- 44% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 38% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. W Hawkeye Av & Geer Rd
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% happened after dark.
- → 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.
2. W Main St & N Tully Rd
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark.
- → 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.
3. E Glenwood Av & Lander Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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.
- → 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.
4. Fulkerth Rd & N Tully Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
5. Lander Av & Vermont Av
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% 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.
6. Geer Rd & W Minnesota Av
5 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 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.
- → 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.
7. Colorado Av & E Main St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA 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.
8. Broadway & A St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → 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.
9. N 1st St & E Olive Av
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.
- → 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.
10. Geer Rd & Regis St
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Turlock by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 19 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 25 | 2 |
Common questions about Turlock
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Turlock?
- The worst spot is W Hawkeye Av & Geer Rd, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are W Main St & N Tully Rd (4) and E Glenwood Av & Lander Av (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Turlock?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 113 reported pedestrian crashes in Turlock from 2021–2025, and 20 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Turlock?
- 44% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Turlock each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 20, 2022: 19, 2023: 23, 2024: 26, 2025: 25. 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.