Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Azusa, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 64
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 15
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Arrow Hwy
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Azusa 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: 64 pedestrian crashes were reported in Azusa from 2021–2026, 15 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Arrow Hwy & Armel Dr (6). 44% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Azusa
- 44% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 42% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Azusa
- 42% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 23% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 3% (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 · 1 fatal
Arrow Hwy & Armel Dr
People hit crossing mid-block
5 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 83% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Arrow Hwy & Cerritos Ave
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 034 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Azusa Ave & 1st St
People 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.
- 045 crashes
San Gabriel Ave & 9th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Citrus Ave & Gladstone St
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- 065 crashes
San Gabriel Ave & Foothill Blvd
People hit walking in the road
2 of 5 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 40% 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
San Gabriel Ave & 5th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 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.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Fenimore & Alosta Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 67% 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.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Gladstone St & Louise Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 103 crashes
Gladstone St & Pasadena Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 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 Azusa
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Hwy | 10 | 4 |
| Azusa Ave | 10 | 2 |
| San Gabriel Ave | 7 | 0 |
| Gladstone St | 4 | 0 |
| Alosta Ave | 3 | 2 |
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 Azusa
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 26 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 3 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 29 cars, 16 pickup trucks, 10 SUVs, 2 minivans, 1 bus and 1 motorcycle. In 2 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 Azusa
The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 36% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 8 | |
| Tuesday | 13 | |
| Wednesday | 7 | |
| Thursday | 13 | |
| Friday | 9 | |
| Saturday | 9 | |
| Sunday | 5 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Azusa, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Azusa
| Where the person on foot was | Azusa | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 48% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 31% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 17% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Azusa, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (64) or the road's posted speed (29). 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 Azusa by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 16 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
How people get to work in Azusa
| Share of workers | Azusa | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.1% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 14.3% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 10% | 17.2% |
7% of households in Azusa have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 49,031 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 Azusa's streets.
Common questions about Azusa
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Azusa?
- The worst spot is Arrow Hwy & Armel Dr, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Arrow Hwy & Cerritos Ave (3) and Azusa Ave & 1st St (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Azusa?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 64 reported pedestrian crashes in Azusa from 2021–2026, and 15 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Azusa?
- 44% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Azusa, compared with California?
- Of 64 reported pedestrian crashes in Azusa from 2021–2026: 42% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 23% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 3% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Azusa have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Arrow Hwy (10), Azusa Ave (10), San Gabriel Ave (7), Gladstone St (4), Alosta Ave (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Azusa?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Azusa was 7 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Azusa?
- 4.3% of workers in Azusa walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 2.4% take public transit. 7% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Azusa each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 12, 2023: 6, 2024: 8, 2025: 16, 2026: 13. 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.