Pedestrian crashes on Florence Ave, Downey

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 18 pedestrian crashes were reported on Florence Ave in Downey from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Florence Ave & Paramount Blvd (4). 50% involved a driver turning, 6% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapFlorence Ave & Paramount Blvd4 crashes. Drivers turning right into people crossing.
• Next in DowneyFirestone Blvd21 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Downey198 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 50% involved a driver turning, 6% turning left.
• 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 28% happened after dark.
• 11% were hit-and-run.

1. Florence Ave & Paramount Blvd

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 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.
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2. Florence Ave & Old River School Rd

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 100% 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 7 a.m..

Where on Florence Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Florence Ave & Paramount Blvd, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Florence Ave & Old River School Rd (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Florence Ave?

50% involved a driver turning, 6% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 22% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 28% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Florence Ave each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Florence Ave in Downey: 2021: 2, 2022: 4, 2023: 1, 2024: 5, 2025: 4, 2026: 2. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.