Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Beverly Hills, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 208
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 22
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- Santa Monica Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Beverly Dr & Brighton Way26 crashesPolice reports: in 8 of 26, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Santa Monica Blvd & Rodeo Dr17 crashes · 4 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 17, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Santa Monica Blvd & Lasky Dr11 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Beverly Hills 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: 208 pedestrian crashes were reported in Beverly Hills from 2021–2026, 22 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Beverly Dr & Brighton Way (26). 51% involved a driver turning, 36% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Beverly Hills
- 51% involved a driver turning, 36% turning left.
- 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 15% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 18% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Beverly Hills
- 18% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 0% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 11% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 3% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 7 crashes: holes or deep ruts (3), a construction or repair zone (2) and flooding (2).
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.
- 0126 crashes
Beverly Dr & Brighton Way
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 8 of 26, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 10 of 26 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 0217 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
Santa Monica Blvd & Rodeo Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 17, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 17 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 17 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.
- 0311 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Santa Monica Blvd & Lasky Dr
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 11 people hit here, 7 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were in the road. 55% happened after dark.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 0410 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Wilshire Blvd & La Peer Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 10, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 6 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 10 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.
- 058 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Santa Monica Blvd & Rexford Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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.
- 0611 crashes
Wilshire Blvd & Dayton Way
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 5 of 11, a driver started or backed up when it wasn't clear. 6 of 11 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 076 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Wilshire Blvd & Mccarty Dr
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 6 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.
- 088 crashes
Wilshire Blvd & Willaman Dr
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 4 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 8 people hit here, 6 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.
- 095 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
La Cienega Blvd & Gregory Way
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 4 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 5 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.
- 105 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Doheny Dr & Wilshire Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Beverly Hills
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Blvd | 26 | 5 |
| Wilshire Blvd | 22 | 2 |
| Beverly Dr | 20 | 0 |
| Rodeo Dr | 12 | 3 |
| Olympic Blvd | 12 | 0 |
| Robertson Blvd | 11 | 3 |
| La Cienega Blvd | 9 | 2 |
| Crescent Dr | 9 | 0 |
| Rexford Dr | 8 | 2 |
| Doheny Dr | 8 | 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 Beverly Hills
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 94 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 18 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 14 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 5 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| ran a red light | 3 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 160 cars, 24 SUVs, 5 pickup trucks, 3 buses, 1 truck or semi and 1 minivan. In 10 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 Beverly Hills
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 37% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 39 | |
| Tuesday | 41 | |
| Wednesday | 33 | |
| Thursday | 31 | |
| Friday | 32 | |
| Saturday | 19 | |
| Sunday | 13 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Beverly Hills, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Beverly Hills
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 57% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | under 1% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 15% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 27% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 89% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 11% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 0% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Beverly Hills, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (205) or the road's posted speed (76). 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 Beverly Hills by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 36 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 39 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 39 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 33 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 28 | 4 |
How people get to work in Beverly Hills
| Share of workers | Beverly Hills | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.5% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 3.9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 7.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 30.1% | 17.2% |
8.4% of households in Beverly Hills have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 31,624 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 Beverly Hills's streets.
Common questions about Beverly Hills
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Beverly Hills?
- The worst spot is Beverly Dr & Brighton Way, with 26 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Santa Monica Blvd & Rodeo Dr (17) and Santa Monica Blvd & Lasky Dr (11).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Beverly Hills?
- 1 crash killed someone in 208 reported pedestrian crashes in Beverly Hills from 2021–2026, and 22 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Beverly Hills?
- 51% involved a driver turning, 36% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 15% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 18% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Beverly Hills, compared with California?
- Of 208 reported pedestrian crashes in Beverly Hills from 2021–2026: 18% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 0% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 11% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 3% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 7 crashes: holes or deep ruts (3), a construction or repair zone (2) and flooding (2).
- Which streets in Beverly Hills have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Santa Monica Blvd (26), Wilshire Blvd (22), Beverly Dr (20), Rodeo Dr (12), Olympic Blvd (12). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Beverly Hills?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Beverly Hills was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Beverly Hills?
- 7.4% of workers in Beverly Hills walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.2% take public transit. 8.4% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Beverly Hills each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 33, 2022: 36, 2023: 39, 2024: 39, 2025: 33, 2026: 28. 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.