Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Baldwin Park, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 90
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 13
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
- street with the most
- Francisquito Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Pacific Ave & Downing Ave9 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Los Angeles St & Merced Ave5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Frazier St & Francisquito Ave7 crashesPolice reports: in 5 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Baldwin Park 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: 90 pedestrian crashes were reported in Baldwin Park from 2021–2026, 13 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Pacific Ave & Downing Ave (9). 48% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Baldwin Park
- 48% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left.
- 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 27% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Baldwin Park
- 27% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.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.
- 019 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Pacific Ave & Downing Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 9 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.
- 025 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Los Angeles St & Merced Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% 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.
- 037 crashes
Frazier St & Francisquito Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 7 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.
- 045 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Ramona Blvd & La Rica Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
- 054 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Francisquito Ave & Maine Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- 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.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Olive St & Maine Ave
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Judith St & Leorita St
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 083 crashes
Ramona Blvd & Maine Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 3 people hit here, 3 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.
- 093 crashes
Maine Ave & Clark St
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
Bess Ave & Athol St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 3 people hit here, 3 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Baldwin Park
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Francisquito Ave | 10 | 1 |
| Baldwin Park Blvd | 7 | 2 |
| Los Angeles St | 6 | 2 |
| Frazier St | 6 | 0 |
| Ramona Blvd | 6 | 0 |
| Puente Ave | 5 | 1 |
| Pacific Ave | 5 | 1 |
| Maine Ave | 5 | 0 |
| Olive St | 4 | 0 |
| Garvey 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 Baldwin Park
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 38 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 6 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 6 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 2 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 | |
| drove under the influence | 2 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 47 cars, 15 SUVs, 13 pickup trucks, 6 minivans, 2 truck or semis and 1 motorcycle. In 4 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 Baldwin Park
The busiest hour was 6 p.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 | 13 | |
| Tuesday | 18 | |
| Wednesday | 13 | |
| Thursday | 8 | |
| Friday | 14 | |
| Saturday | 18 | |
| Sunday | 6 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Baldwin Park, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Baldwin Park
| Where the person on foot was | Baldwin Park | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 56% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 6% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 17% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 22% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Baldwin Park, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (88) or the road's posted speed (1). 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 Baldwin Park by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 10 | 1 |
How people get to work in Baldwin Park
| Share of workers | Baldwin Park | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 15.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 17.2% |
4.1% of households in Baldwin Park have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 70,138 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 Baldwin Park's streets.
Common questions about Baldwin Park
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Baldwin Park?
- The worst spot is Pacific Ave & Downing Ave, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Los Angeles St & Merced Ave (5) and Frazier St & Francisquito Ave (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Baldwin Park?
- No deaths were reported in 90 reported pedestrian crashes in Baldwin Park from 2021–2026, and 13 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Baldwin Park?
- 48% involved a driver turning, 29% turning left. 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 17% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Baldwin Park, compared with California?
- Of 90 reported pedestrian crashes in Baldwin Park from 2021–2026: 27% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 3% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Baldwin Park have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Francisquito Ave (10), Baldwin Park Blvd (7), Los Angeles St (6), Frazier St (6), Ramona Blvd (6). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Baldwin Park?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Baldwin Park was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Baldwin Park?
- 0.8% of workers in Baldwin Park walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 2.4% take public transit. 4.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Baldwin Park each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 13, 2023: 16, 2024: 22, 2025: 17, 2026: 10. 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.