Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Alhambra, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 130
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 28
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 9
- fatal
- street with the most
- Valley Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Marengo Ave & Valley Blvd6 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Main St & Meridian Ave5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Garfield Ave & Main St6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
Is Alhambra 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: 130 pedestrian crashes were reported in Alhambra from 2021–2026, 28 of them serious or fatal (9 fatal). The most were at Marengo Ave & Valley Blvd (6). 60% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Alhambra
- 60% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left.
- 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 26% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Alhambra
- 26% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 11% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 5% (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 · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
Marengo Ave & Valley Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 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. 67% 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.
- 025 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Main St & Meridian Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 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.
- 036 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Garfield Ave & Main St
People hit walking in the road
3 of 6 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.
- 044 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Fremont Ave & Concord 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 3 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.
- 056 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Valley Blvd & Stoneman Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 065 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Palm Ave & Commonwealth Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 40% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Valley Blvd & Primrose Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 5 people hit here, 4 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & Almansor St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 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
Chapel Ave & Mission Rd
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 4 people hit here, 2 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.
- 105 crashes
Garfield Ave & Los Higos St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Alhambra
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Blvd | 21 | 7 |
| Main St | 17 | 3 |
| Garfield Ave | 14 | 2 |
| Fremont Ave | 10 | 3 |
| Almansor St | 6 | 2 |
| Mission Rd | 6 | 1 |
| Alhambra Rd | 5 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Ave | 5 | 0 |
| Atlantic Blvd | 4 | 3 |
| Chapel Ave | 4 | 0 |
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 Alhambra
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 74 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 8 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 4 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 3 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 2 | |
| drove under the influence | 2 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 83 cars, 23 SUVs, 6 minivans, 5 pickup trucks and 1 truck or semi. In 3 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 Alhambra
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 32% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 16 | |
| Tuesday | 22 | |
| Wednesday | 17 | |
| Thursday | 16 | |
| Friday | 33 | |
| Saturday | 13 | |
| Sunday | 13 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Alhambra, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Alhambra
| Where the person on foot was | Alhambra | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 67% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 13% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 15% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Alhambra | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 45% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 44% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 8% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 3% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Alhambra, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (129) or the road's posted speed (71). 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 Alhambra by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 32 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 32 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 12 | 4 |
How people get to work in Alhambra
| Share of workers | Alhambra | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 17.2% |
7.4% of households in Alhambra have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 81,022 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 Alhambra's streets.
Common questions about Alhambra
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Alhambra?
- The worst spot is Marengo Ave & Valley Blvd, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Main St & Meridian Ave (5) and Garfield Ave & Main St (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Alhambra?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 130 reported pedestrian crashes in Alhambra from 2021–2026, and 28 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Alhambra?
- 60% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left. 67% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 26% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Alhambra, compared with California?
- Of 130 reported pedestrian crashes in Alhambra from 2021–2026: 26% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 11% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Alhambra have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Valley Blvd (21), Main St (17), Garfield Ave (14), Fremont Ave (10), Almansor St (6). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Alhambra?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Alhambra was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Alhambra?
- 2.3% of workers in Alhambra walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 2.1% take public transit. 7.4% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Alhambra each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 21, 2022: 25, 2023: 8, 2024: 32, 2025: 32, 2026: 12. 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.