Pedestrian crashes on Clark Ave, Bellflower

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 16 pedestrian crashes were reported on Clark Ave in Bellflower from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Clark Ave & Oak St (3). 31% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapClark Ave & Oak St3 crashes. A mix of crash types.
• Next in BellflowerBellflower Blvd22 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Bellflower142 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 31% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left.
• 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 44% happened after dark.

1. Clark Ave & Oak St

   3 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   A mix of crash types

   Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.

   • No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
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2. Clark Ave & Olive St

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   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.
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3. Clark Ave & Cedar St

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 3 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 12 a.m..

Where on Clark Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Clark Ave & Oak St, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Clark Ave & Olive St (3) and Clark Ave & Cedar St (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Clark Ave?

31% involved a driver turning, 13% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Clark Ave each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Clark Ave in Bellflower: 2021: 2, 2022: 3, 2023: 0, 2024: 6, 2025: 5, 2026: 0. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.