Pedestrian crash hotspots in Bell, CA
92 pedestrian crashes were reported in Bell from 2021–2025, 18 of them serious or fatal (9 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in Bell (73 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Bell
- 48% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left.
- 51% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 45% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Florence Av & Atlantic Av
12 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
8 of 12 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.
2. Gage Av & Gifford Av
12 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 8 of 12 crashes a driver was turning left. 12 of 12 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.
3. Gage Av & Wilcox Av
5 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 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.
4. Florence Av & Vinevale Av
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 83% 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.
5. Gage Av & Clarkson Av
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left.
- → 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.
6. Florence Av & Otis Av
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 75% 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.
7. Otis Av & Bell Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers 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.
8. Florence Av & Wilcox Av
6 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 100% 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.
9. Bell Av & Pine Av
6 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 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.
10. Randolph St & Fishburn Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Bell by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 3 |
Common questions about Bell
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Bell?
- The worst spot is Florence Av & Atlantic Av, with 12 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Gage Av & Gifford Av (12) and Gage Av & Wilcox Av (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Bell?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 92 reported pedestrian crashes in Bell from 2021–2025, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Bell?
- 48% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 51% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 45% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Bell each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 16, 2023: 20, 2024: 22, 2025: 18. 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.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, and many city police reports have none, 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 2026-09-23. How the data works.