Pedestrian crashes on Westminster Ave, Garden Grove

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: 21 pedestrian crashes were reported on Westminster Ave in Garden Grove from 2021–2026, 6 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Westminster Ave & Taft St (4). 48% involved a driver turning, 38% turning left. 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapWestminster Ave & Taft St4 crashes. Drivers turning left into people crossing.
• Next in Garden GroveBrookhurst St29 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Garden Grove263 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 48% involved a driver turning, 38% turning left.
• 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 43% happened after dark.

1. Westminster Ave & Taft St

   4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Drivers 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. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.

   • 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.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
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2. Westminster Ave & Hope St

   6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 4 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 6 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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3. Westminster Ave & Fernwood Dr

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   3 of 3 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. Westminster Ave & Brookhurst St

   5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   3 of 5 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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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 10 p.m..

Where on Westminster Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Westminster Ave & Taft St, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Westminster Ave & Hope St (6) and Westminster Ave & Fernwood Dr (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Westminster Ave?

48% involved a driver turning, 38% turning left. 43% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Westminster Ave each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Westminster Ave in Garden Grove: 2021: 4, 2022: 3, 2023: 5, 2024: 3, 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.