Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Turlock, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 138
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 24
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 9
- fatal
- street with the most
- Main St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Turlock safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 138 pedestrian crashes were reported in Turlock from 2021–2026, 24 of them serious or fatal (9 fatal). The most were at Hawkeye Ave & Geer Rd (6). 44% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Turlock
- 44% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 37% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Turlock
- 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 17% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 016 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Hawkeye Ave & Geer Rd
People 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.
- 024 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Main St & Tully Rd
People 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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Glenwood Ave & Lander Ave
Drivers 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.
- 043 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Fulkerth Rd & Tully Rd
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 053 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Lander Ave & Vermont Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 066 crashes
Geer Rd & Minnesota Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 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.
- 074 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & Broadway Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Colorado Ave & Main St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & Lyons Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 75% 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.
- 105 crashes
1st St & Olive Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Turlock
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Main St | 15 | 2 |
| Geer Rd | 14 | 1 |
| Olive Ave | 10 | 2 |
| Golden State Blvd | 9 | 2 |
| Lander Ave | 8 | 5 |
| Canal Dr | 6 | 0 |
| Hawkeye Ave | 6 | 0 |
| Christoffersen Pkwy | 5 | 1 |
| Monte Vista Ave | 4 | 1 |
| Fulkerth Rd | 4 | 1 |
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Turlock
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 56 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 3 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 3 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 82 cars, 22 SUVs, 20 pickup trucks, 6 minivans, 2 buses and 2 truck or semis. In 4 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Turlock
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 33% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Monday.
| Monday | 25 | |
| Tuesday | 24 | |
| Wednesday | 22 | |
| Thursday | 17 | |
| Friday | 21 | |
| Saturday | 18 | |
| Sunday | 11 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Turlock, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Turlock
| Where the person on foot was | Turlock | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 49% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 1% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 27% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 23% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Turlock, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (136) or the road's posted speed (8). Freeway crashes are left out. These describe the crashes, not how dangerous each kind of street is: we have no count of how many people cross each one.
Pedestrian crashes in Turlock by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 19 | 3 |
How people get to work in Turlock
| Share of workers | Turlock | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 7.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 17.2% |
6.7% of households in Turlock have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 72,502 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Turlock's streets.
Common questions about Turlock
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Turlock?
- The worst spot is Hawkeye Ave & Geer Rd, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Main St & Tully Rd (4) and Glenwood Ave & Lander Ave (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Turlock?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 138 reported pedestrian crashes in Turlock from 2021–2026, and 24 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Turlock?
- 44% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 27% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 37% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Turlock, compared with California?
- Of 138 reported pedestrian crashes in Turlock from 2021–2026: 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 17% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Turlock have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Main St (15), Geer Rd (14), Olive Ave (10), Golden State Blvd (9), Lander Ave (8). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Turlock?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Turlock was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Turlock?
- 2.6% of workers in Turlock walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.1% take public transit. 6.7% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Turlock each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 24, 2022: 20, 2023: 23, 2024: 27, 2025: 25, 2026: 19. 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.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.