Pedestrian crash hotspots in Brea, CA
51 pedestrian crashes were reported in Brea from 2021–2025, 17 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in Brea (48 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Brea
- 31% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left.
- 39% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 35% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 51% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Imperial Hy & State College Bl
4 crashes · 4 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% 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.
2. Lambert Rd & Brea Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers 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. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
3. Imperial Hy & Associated Rd
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
4. Fir St & Brea Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Brea by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 |
Common questions about Brea
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Brea?
- The worst spot is Imperial Hy & State College Bl, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are Lambert Rd & Brea Bl (3) and Imperial Hy & Associated Rd (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Brea?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 51 reported pedestrian crashes in Brea from 2021–2025, and 17 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Brea?
- 31% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left. 39% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 35% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 51% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Brea each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 14, 2023: 6, 2024: 10, 2025: 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.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, and many city police reports have none, 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 2026-09-23. How the data works.