Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Bell, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 103
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 21
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 9
- fatal
- street with the most
- Florence Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Florence Ave & Atlantic Ave13 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Gage Ave & Gifford Ave14 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 9 of 14, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Florence Ave & Vinevale Ave7 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
Is Bell 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: 103 pedestrian crashes were reported in Bell from 2021–2026, 21 of them serious or fatal (9 fatal). The most were at Florence Ave & Atlantic Ave (13). 48% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Bell
- 48% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left.
- 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 43% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Bell
- 43% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 4% (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.
- 0113 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Florence Ave & Atlantic Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 5 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 8 of 13 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.
- 0214 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Gage Ave & Gifford Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 9 of 14, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 9 of 14 crashes a driver was turning left. 13 of 14 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.
- 037 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Florence Ave & Vinevale Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 71% 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 · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Gage Ave & Wilcox Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 055 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Florence Ave & Otis Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
- 068 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Gage Ave & Clarkson Ave
Drivers 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.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Gifford Ave & Bell 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 3 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. 60% 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.
- 085 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Loma Vista Ave & Gage Ave
Drivers 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.
- 097 crashes
Florence Ave & Wilcox Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 5 of 7 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 86% 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.
- 106 crashes
Bell Ave & Pine Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Bell
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Ave | 30 | 6 |
| Gage Ave | 24 | 7 |
| Atlantic Ave | 12 | 0 |
| Randolph St | 6 | 1 |
| Bell Ave | 6 | 0 |
| Gifford Ave | 4 | 0 |
| Otis Ave | 3 | 1 |
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 Bell
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 36 | |
| ran a red light | 5 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 3 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 3 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 79 cars, 8 pickup trucks, 6 SUVs, 2 minivans and 1 bus. 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 Bell
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 Monday.
| Monday | 23 | |
| Tuesday | 14 | |
| Wednesday | 18 | |
| Thursday | 13 | |
| Friday | 10 | |
| Saturday | 10 | |
| Sunday | 15 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Bell, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Bell
| Where the person on foot was | Bell | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 51% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 25% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 19% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Bell, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (102) 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 Bell by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 8 | 3 |
How people get to work in Bell
| Share of workers | Bell | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 12.8% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 17.2% |
10.3% of households in Bell have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 32,476 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 Bell's streets.
Common questions about Bell
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Bell?
- The worst spot is Florence Ave & Atlantic Ave, with 13 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Gage Ave & Gifford Ave (14) and Florence Ave & Vinevale Ave (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Bell?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 103 reported pedestrian crashes in Bell from 2021–2026, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Bell?
- 48% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Bell, compared with California?
- Of 103 reported pedestrian crashes in Bell from 2021–2026: 43% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Bell have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Florence Ave (30), Gage Ave (24), Atlantic Ave (12), Randolph St (6), Bell Ave (6). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Bell?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Bell was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Monday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Bell?
- 3.2% of workers in Bell walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 5.4% take public transit. 10.3% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Bell each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 17, 2022: 17, 2023: 20, 2024: 22, 2025: 19, 2026: 8. 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.