Pedestrian crash hotspots in El Segundo, CA
36 pedestrian crashes were reported in El Segundo from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in El Segundo (46 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in El Segundo
- 53% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left.
- 69% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 19% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Grand Ave & Richmond St
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 4 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.
2. Mariposa Av & Sheldon St
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 4 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.
3. Main St & Pine Ave
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 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.
Pedestrian crashes in El Segundo by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
Common questions about El Segundo
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in El Segundo?
- The worst spot is Grand Ave & Richmond St, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Mariposa Av & Sheldon St (4) and Main St & Pine Ave (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in El Segundo?
- No deaths were reported in 36 reported pedestrian crashes in El Segundo from 2021–2025, and 3 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in El Segundo?
- 53% involved a driver turning, 31% turning left. 69% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 14% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 19% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in El Segundo each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 4, 2022: 11, 2023: 8, 2024: 6, 2025: 7. 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.