Pedestrian crash hotspots in Downey, CA
15 pedestrian crashes were reported in Downey from 2021–2025, 14 of them serious or fatal (14 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
How people on foot get hit in Downey
- 7% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left.
- 7% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 53% happened after dark.
- 27% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. SR-42
3 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatalA mix of crash types
100% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Downey by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions about Downey
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Downey?
- The worst spot is SR-42, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal.
- How many pedestrians were killed in Downey?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 15 reported pedestrian crashes in Downey from 2021–2025, and 14 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Downey?
- 7% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left. 7% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 53% happened after dark. 27% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Downey each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 1, 2023: 7, 2024: 4, 2025: 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.
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.