Pedestrian crash hotspots in Buena Park, CA
91 pedestrian crashes were reported in Buena Park from 2021–2025, 30 of them serious or fatal (15 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 Buena Park (74 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Buena Park
- 40% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left.
- 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Knott Av & Younger Dr
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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.
2. La Mirada Bl & Beach Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
3. Rt 39 & Holt St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% happened after dark.
- → 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Buena Park by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 16 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 2 |
Common questions about Buena Park
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Buena Park?
- The worst spot is Knott Av & Younger Dr, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are La Mirada Bl & Beach Bl (3) and Rt 39 & Holt St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Buena Park?
- 15 crashes killed someone in 91 reported pedestrian crashes in Buena Park from 2021–2025, and 30 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Buena Park?
- 40% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left. 52% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 25% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Buena Park each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 22, 2022: 25, 2023: 11, 2024: 11, 2025: 22. 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.