Pedestrian crashes on Brookhurst St, Anaheim

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. These counts are too low: only 62% of Anaheim's reported pedestrian crashes have a map location. What the records show: 18 pedestrian crashes were reported on Brookhurst St in Anaheim from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Brookhurst St & Brookmore Ave (3).

• 33% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left.
• 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 39% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 61% happened after dark.
• 17% were hit-and-run.

1. Brookhurst St & Brookmore Ave

   3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 3 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.
   See it on the map

2. Brookhurst St & Crescent Ave

   6 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph. 33% were hit-and-run.

   • 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.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
   See it on the map

Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 6 p.m..

Where on Brookhurst St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Brookhurst St & Brookmore Ave, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Brookhurst St & Crescent Ave (6).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Brookhurst St?

33% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 39% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 61% happened after dark. 17% were hit-and-run.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Brookhurst St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Brookhurst St in Anaheim: 2021: 4, 2022: 4, 2023: 3, 2024: 3, 2025: 4. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.