Pedestrian crash hotspots in Tustin, CA
96 pedestrian crashes were reported in Tustin from 2021–2025, 14 of them serious or fatal (4 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 Tustin (101 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Tustin
- 49% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left.
- 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 46% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Newport Av & Mitchell Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
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.
2. Red Hill Av & El Camino Real
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
3. Mc Fadden Av & Williams St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 3 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.
4. Newport Av & Walnut Av
6 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
5. Williams St & Alliance Av
5 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
6. 1st St & El Camino Real
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 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.
7. Red Hill Av & Mitchell Av
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
8. 1st St & Yorba St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
9. Del Amo Av & Sycamore Av
3 crashesPeople hit walking in the road
3 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- → 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Tustin by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 29 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 19 | 2 |
Common questions about Tustin
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Tustin?
- The worst spot is Newport Av & Mitchell Av, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Red Hill Av & El Camino Real (6) and Mc Fadden Av & Williams St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Tustin?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 96 reported pedestrian crashes in Tustin from 2021–2025, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Tustin?
- 49% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Tustin each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 17, 2023: 29, 2024: 18, 2025: 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.
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.