Pedestrian crash hotspots in West Covina, CA
105 pedestrian crashes were reported in West Covina from 2021–2025, 20 of them serious or fatal (5 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 West Covina (89 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in West Covina
- 44% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
- 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Amar Rd & Azusa Av
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 6 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. Natalie Av & Temple Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or 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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
3. Sunset Av & Merced Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Pedestrian crashes in West Covina by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 23 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 23 | 6 |
Common questions about West Covina
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in West Covina?
- The worst spot is Amar Rd & Azusa Av, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Natalie Av & Temple Av (4) and Sunset Av & Merced Av (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in West Covina?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 105 reported pedestrian crashes in West Covina from 2021–2025, and 20 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in West Covina?
- 44% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in West Covina each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 19, 2022: 15, 2023: 23, 2024: 25, 2025: 23. 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.