Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Bell Gardens, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 105
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 15
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Gage Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Eastern Ave & Gage Ave15 crashes · 5 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 15, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Florence Ave & Ira Ave8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
- 3Gage Ave & Darwell Ave7 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 7, a driver ran a red light.
Is Bell Gardens 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: 105 pedestrian crashes were reported in Bell Gardens from 2021–2026, 15 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Eastern Ave & Gage Ave (15). 38% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Bell Gardens
- 38% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left.
- 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 36% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Bell Gardens
- 36% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 27% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 2% (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.
- 0115 crashes · 5 serious or fatal
Eastern Ave & Gage Ave
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 5 of 15, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 5 of 15 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 53% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 028 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Florence Ave & Ira Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 8 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 · 2 serious or fatal
Gage Ave & Darwell Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 7, a driver ran a red light. Of 7 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 047 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Eastern Ave & Jaboneria Rd
A mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were in the road.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 055 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Clara St & Eastern Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% happened after dark. 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 068 crashes
Florence Ave & Eastern Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 8 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 8 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 88% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 077 crashes
Florence Ave & Emil Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 7, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 43% 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Garfield Ave & Florence Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 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. 50% 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.
- 095 crashes
Garfield Ave & Loveland St
Drivers turning right 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 right. 4 of 5 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.
- 104 crashes
Jaboneria Rd & Ncl Of Priory St
Drivers backing up
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver started or backed up when it wasn't clear. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was reversing.
- Watch for reversing cars at driveways and parking lot exits. Drivers see very little low down behind them.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Bell Gardens
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Gage Ave | 19 | 5 |
| Eastern Ave | 18 | 5 |
| Florence Ave | 17 | 1 |
| Garfield Ave | 10 | 2 |
| Jaboneria Rd | 8 | 0 |
| Florence Pl | 3 | 1 |
| Loveland St | 3 | 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 Bell Gardens
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 35 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 6 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 6 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 4 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| drove under the influence | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 81 cars, 5 SUVs, 5 pickup trucks, 2 truck or semis and 1 minivan. In 11 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 Gardens
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 35% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 10 | |
| Tuesday | 13 | |
| Wednesday | 19 | |
| Thursday | 19 | |
| Friday | 9 | |
| Saturday | 18 | |
| Sunday | 17 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Bell Gardens, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Bell Gardens
| Where the person on foot was | Bell Gardens | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 52% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 18% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 27% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Bell Gardens | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 37% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 35% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 27% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Bell Gardens, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (105) or the road's posted speed (62). 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 Gardens by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
How people get to work in Bell Gardens
| Share of workers | Bell Gardens | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 12.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 17.2% |
10.1% of households in Bell Gardens have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 38,229 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 Gardens's streets.
Common questions about Bell Gardens
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Bell Gardens?
- The worst spot is Eastern Ave & Gage Ave, with 15 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are Florence Ave & Ira Ave (8) and Gage Ave & Darwell Ave (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Bell Gardens?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 105 reported pedestrian crashes in Bell Gardens from 2021–2026, and 15 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Bell Gardens?
- 38% involved a driver turning, 25% turning left. 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 36% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Bell Gardens, compared with California?
- Of 105 reported pedestrian crashes in Bell Gardens from 2021–2026: 36% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 27% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 14% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 2% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Bell Gardens have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Gage Ave (19), Eastern Ave (18), Florence Ave (17), Garfield Ave (10), Jaboneria Rd (8). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Bell Gardens?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Bell Gardens was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Bell Gardens?
- 3.9% of workers in Bell Gardens walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 3.5% take public transit. 10.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Bell Gardens each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 18, 2022: 19, 2023: 16, 2024: 21, 2025: 22, 2026: 9. 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.