Pedestrian crashes on Valley Blvd, El Monte

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: 38 pedestrian crashes were reported on Valley Blvd in El Monte from 2021–2025, 14 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Valley Blvd & Mountain View Rd (14). 32% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• 32% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
• 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 47% happened after dark.

Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:

• 47% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark.
• 0% (California: 40%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
• 37% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
• The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

1. Valley Blvd & Mountain View Rd

   14 crashes · 3 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 6 of 14 crashes a driver was turning left. 10 of 14 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.
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2. Valley Blvd & Gibson Rd

   6 crashes · 3 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 6 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.
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3. Valley Blvd & Arden Dr

   6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 6 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.
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4. Valley Blvd & Peck Rd

   6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% 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 p.m..

Where on Valley Blvd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Valley Blvd & Mountain View Rd, with 14 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Valley Blvd & Gibson Rd (6) and Valley Blvd & Arden Dr (6).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Valley Blvd?

32% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 50% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 47% happened after dark.

When do pedestrian crashes happen on Valley Blvd, compared with California?

Of 38 reported pedestrian crashes on Valley Blvd in El Monte from 2021–2025: 47% (California: 44%) of crashes happened after dark. 0% (California: 40%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 37% (California: 30%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Valley Blvd each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Valley Blvd in El Monte: 2021: 10, 2022: 2, 2023: 6, 2024: 9, 2025: 11. 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.