Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Burbank, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 198
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 32
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 6
- fatal
- street with the most
- Glenoaks Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Glenoaks Blvd & Olive Ave13 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 7 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Glenoaks Blvd & Providencia Ave9 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Glenoaks Blvd & Magnolia Blvd12 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 8 of 12, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Burbank 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: 198 pedestrian crashes were reported in Burbank from 2021–2026, 32 of them serious or fatal (6 fatal). The most were at Glenoaks Blvd & Olive Ave (13). 52% involved a driver turning, 32% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Burbank
- 52% involved a driver turning, 32% turning left.
- 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 25% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Burbank
- 25% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 1% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 16% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
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.
- 0113 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Glenoaks Blvd & Olive Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 7 of 13, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 13 crashes a driver was turning right. 9 of 13 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.
- 029 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Glenoaks Blvd & Providencia Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 9, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 9 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.
- 0312 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Glenoaks Blvd & Magnolia Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 8 of 12, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 5 of 12 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 12 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 42% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 044 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Victory Blvd & Frederic St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 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.
- 055 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Victory Blvd & Magnolia Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
- 065 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
San Fernando Blvd & Amherst Dr
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% happened after dark.
- 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.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 076 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Magnolia Blvd & 1st St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 085 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
3rd St & San Jose Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 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. 40% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Edison Blvd & Burbank Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 105 crashes
Sparks St & Olive Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 2 of 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Burbank
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Glenoaks Blvd | 31 | 4 |
| Olive Ave | 14 | 1 |
| Victory Blvd | 10 | 3 |
| Buena Vista St | 10 | 2 |
| San Fernando Blvd | 9 | 1 |
| Hollywood Way | 8 | 0 |
| Alameda Ave | 8 | 0 |
| Verdugo Ave | 7 | 3 |
| Magnolia Blvd | 7 | 1 |
| 3rd St | 7 | 0 |
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 Burbank
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 96 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 9 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 6 | |
| ran a red light | 6 | |
| drove under the influence | 5 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 3 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 3 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 132 cars, 26 SUVs, 15 pickup trucks, 5 minivans, 3 buses and 2 motorcycles. In 9 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 Burbank
The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 31% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 31 | |
| Tuesday | 34 | |
| Wednesday | 27 | |
| Thursday | 37 | |
| Friday | 33 | |
| Saturday | 15 | |
| Sunday | 21 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Burbank, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Burbank
| Where the person on foot was | Burbank | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 61% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 1% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 18% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 20% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | Burbank | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 36% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 63% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 1% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Burbank, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (196) or the road's posted speed (191). 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 Burbank by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 56 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 40 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 53 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
How people get to work in Burbank
| Share of workers | Burbank | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.4% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 4.7% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 30.4% | 17.2% |
8.3% of households in Burbank have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 26 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 104,546 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 Burbank's streets.
Common questions about Burbank
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Burbank?
- The worst spot is Glenoaks Blvd & Olive Ave, with 13 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Glenoaks Blvd & Providencia Ave (9) and Glenoaks Blvd & Magnolia Blvd (12).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Burbank?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 198 reported pedestrian crashes in Burbank from 2021–2026, and 32 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Burbank?
- 52% involved a driver turning, 32% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 25% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Burbank, compared with California?
- Of 198 reported pedestrian crashes in Burbank from 2021–2026: 25% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 1% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 16% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 4% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Burbank have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Glenoaks Blvd (31), Olive Ave (14), Victory Blvd (10), Buena Vista St (10), San Fernando Blvd (9). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Burbank?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Burbank was 8 a.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Burbank?
- 2.7% of workers in Burbank walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.8% take public transit. 8.3% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Burbank each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 42, 2022: 56, 2023: 40, 2024: 53, 2025: 7, 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. 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.