Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Anaheim, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 646
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 102
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 37
- fatal
- street with the most
- Lincoln Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Lincoln Ave & State College Blvd10 crashes · 5 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
- 2Katella Ave & Harbor Blvd10 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Beach Blvd & Lincoln Ave17 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
Is Anaheim 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: 646 pedestrian crashes were reported in Anaheim from 2021–2026, 102 of them serious or fatal (37 fatal). The most were at Lincoln Ave & State College Blvd (10). 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 39% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
Where to look next
How people on foot get hit in Anaheim
- 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 39% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 37% happened after dark.
- 12% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Anaheim
- 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 39% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 16% (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.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 7 crashes: a construction or repair zone (4) and holes or deep ruts (3).
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.
- 0110 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Lincoln Ave & State College Blvd
People hit walking in the road
4 of 10 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 0210 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Katella Ave & Harbor Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 10 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 10 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 0317 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Beach Blvd & Lincoln Ave
People hit walking in the road
8 of 17 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 41% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 044 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
Ball Rd & Dale Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
4 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.
- 0511 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Ball Rd & Brookhurst St
People hit crossing mid-block
5 of 11 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 068 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Anaheim Blvd & Lorraine Dr
People hit crossing mid-block
5 of 8 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 63% 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.
- 0713 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Euclid St & Romneya Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 6 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 13 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 13 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.
- 0810 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Katella Ave & Euclid St
People hit walking in the road
6 of 10 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 60% 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.
- 096 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Orange Ave & Knott Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
- 108 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Sycamore St & East St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 8 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 63% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Anaheim
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Ave | 57 | 14 |
| Euclid St | 43 | 6 |
| La Palma Ave | 41 | 9 |
| Ball Rd | 40 | 7 |
| Harbor Blvd | 37 | 3 |
| Brookhurst St | 36 | 5 |
| State College Blvd | 27 | 6 |
| Katella Ave | 26 | 6 |
| Beach Blvd | 24 | 1 |
| Anaheim Blvd | 21 | 4 |
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 Anaheim
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 163 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 60 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 32 | |
| drove under the influence | 24 | |
| ran a red light | 22 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 19 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 14 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 11 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 397 cars, 108 SUVs, 79 pickup trucks, 20 minivans, 5 motorcycles and 3 truck or semis. In 49 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 Anaheim
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 94 | |
| Tuesday | 104 | |
| Wednesday | 121 | |
| Thursday | 86 | |
| Friday | 92 | |
| Saturday | 81 | |
| Sunday | 68 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Anaheim, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Anaheim
| Where the person on foot was | Anaheim | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 39% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 24% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 35% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Anaheim | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 18% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 43% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 39% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Anaheim, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (644) or the road's posted speed (527). 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 Anaheim by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105 | 19 | |
| 2022 | 111 | 20 | |
| 2023 | 100 | 17 | |
| 2024 | 131 | 18 | |
| 2025 | 113 | 16 | |
| 2026 | 86 | 12 |
How people get to work in Anaheim
| Share of workers | Anaheim | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 11.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 17.2% |
5.6% of households in Anaheim have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 344,521 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 Anaheim's streets.
Common questions about Anaheim
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Anaheim?
- The worst spot is Lincoln Ave & State College Blvd, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are Katella Ave & Harbor Blvd (10) and Beach Blvd & Lincoln Ave (17).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Anaheim?
- 37 crashes killed someone in 646 reported pedestrian crashes in Anaheim from 2021–2026, and 102 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Anaheim?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 39% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 37% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Anaheim, compared with California?
- Of 646 reported pedestrian crashes in Anaheim from 2021–2026: 37% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 39% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 16% (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. The reports name something about the road itself in 7 crashes: a construction or repair zone (4) and holes or deep ruts (3).
- Which streets in Anaheim have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Lincoln Ave (57), Euclid St (43), La Palma Ave (41), Ball Rd (40), Harbor Blvd (37). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Anaheim?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Anaheim was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Anaheim?
- 1.7% of workers in Anaheim walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.8% take public transit. 5.6% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Anaheim each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 105, 2022: 111, 2023: 100, 2024: 131, 2025: 113, 2026: 86. 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.
Visiting Anaheim
Weather, getting there without a car, parking and the crashes reported within a mile of each.
Nearby cities
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.