Pedestrian crash hotspots in Visalia, CA
128 pedestrian crashes were reported in Visalia from 2021–2025, 43 of them serious or fatal (15 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 Visalia (125 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Visalia
- 36% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
- 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 30% 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. W Houston Av & N Divisadero St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% 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.
2. Mooney Bl & Tulare Av
4 crashes · 3 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 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. Rt 63 & Feemster
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers 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. 50% 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.
4. S Lovers Ln & E Noble Av
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers 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. 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.
5. S Locust St & W Mineral King
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 75% 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. W Acequia Av & S West St
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers 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. Houston & Willis
4 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
8. N Court St & Main 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. 50% 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.
9. E Main St & N Santa Fe
3 crashesDrivers 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. 100% 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.
10. Nw 1st St & Floral Av
3 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right.
- → 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Visalia by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 30 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 28 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 17 | 7 |
Common questions about Visalia
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Visalia?
- The worst spot is W Houston Av & N Divisadero St, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Mooney Bl & Tulare Av (4) and Rt 63 & Feemster (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Visalia?
- 15 crashes killed someone in 128 reported pedestrian crashes in Visalia from 2021–2025, and 43 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Visalia?
- 36% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 45% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 46% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Visalia each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 29, 2022: 30, 2023: 28, 2024: 24, 2025: 17. 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.