Pedestrian crashes on Woodruff Ave, Bellflower
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 17
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 5
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
Is Woodruff Ave in Bellflower safe to walk?
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: 17 pedestrian crashes were reported on Woodruff Ave in Bellflower from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Woodruff Ave & Flora Vista St (5). 47% involved a driver turning, 41% turning left. 35% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on Woodruff Ave
- 47% involved a driver turning, 41% turning left.
- 35% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 47% happened after dark.
- 29% were hit-and-run.
Where on Woodruff Ave crashes cluster
Woodruff Ave & Flora Vista St
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 5 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 80% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Woodruff Ave & Alondra Blvd
5 crashesPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% were hit-and-run.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Woodruff Ave
The busiest hour was 7 p.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Woodruff Ave by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
Common questions about Woodruff Ave
- Where on Woodruff Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Woodruff Ave & Flora Vista St, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Woodruff Ave & Alondra Blvd (5).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Woodruff Ave?
- 47% involved a driver turning, 41% turning left. 35% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 47% happened after dark. 29% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Woodruff Ave each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Woodruff Ave in Bellflower: 2021: 4, 2022: 3, 2023: 2, 2024: 3, 2025: 3, 2026: 2. 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.
Other streets in Bellflower
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.