Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Cerritos, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 52
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 11
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
- street with the most
- 183rd St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 5 spots, explained- 1Artesia Blvd & Pires Ave3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- 2183rd St & Gridley Rd3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 2 of 3, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear.
- 3Center Court Drive South & Towne Center Dr3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Is Cerritos 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: 52 pedestrian crashes were reported in Cerritos from 2021–2026, 11 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Artesia Blvd & Pires Ave (3). 58% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Cerritos
- 58% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
- 13% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Cerritos
- 44% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 10% (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.
- 013 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Artesia Blvd & Pires Ave
A mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
183rd St & Gridley Rd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
- 033 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Center Court Drive South & Towne Center Dr
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 043 crashes
183rd St & Gridley Rd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 3, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 3 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.
- 053 crashes
South St & Gridley Rd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 67% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Cerritos
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| 183rd St | 8 | 1 |
| Artesia Blvd | 5 | 1 |
| South St | 4 | 0 |
| 166th St | 3 | 0 |
| 195th St | 3 | 0 |
| Carmenita Rd | 3 | 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 Cerritos
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 17 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 2 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 2 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 31 cars, 10 SUVs, 3 pickup trucks, 2 truck or semis and 1 minivan. In 4 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 Cerritos
The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 33% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 8 | |
| Tuesday | 9 | |
| Wednesday | 8 | |
| Thursday | 6 | |
| Friday | 12 | |
| Saturday | 3 | |
| Sunday | 6 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Cerritos, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Cerritos
| Where the person on foot was | Cerritos | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 49% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 22% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 27% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Cerritos, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (49) or the road's posted speed (17). 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 Cerritos by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 14 | 4 |
How people get to work in Cerritos
| Share of workers | Cerritos | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.3% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 19.4% | 17.2% |
2.6% of households in Cerritos have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 47,867 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 Cerritos's streets.
Common questions about Cerritos
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Cerritos?
- The worst spot is Artesia Blvd & Pires Ave, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are 183rd St & Gridley Rd (3) and Center Court Drive South & Towne Center Dr (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Cerritos?
- No deaths were reported in 52 reported pedestrian crashes in Cerritos from 2021–2026, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Cerritos?
- 58% involved a driver turning, 27% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Cerritos, compared with California?
- Of 52 reported pedestrian crashes in Cerritos from 2021–2026: 44% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 10% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Cerritos have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: 183rd St (8), Artesia Blvd (5), South St (4), 166th St (3), 195th St (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Cerritos?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Cerritos was 5 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Cerritos?
- 0.5% of workers in Cerritos walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.9% take public transit. 2.6% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Cerritos each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 6, 2023: 5, 2024: 9, 2025: 10, 2026: 14. 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.