Pedestrian crash hotspots in Glendale, CA
209 pedestrian crashes were reported in Glendale from 2021–2025, 27 of them serious or fatal (8 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 Glendale (81 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Glendale
- 45% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 27% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Wilson Avenue & Orange Street
11 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 11 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were in the road. 27% were hit-and-run.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
2. Central Avenue & Sanchez Drive
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 6 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.
3. Lexington Drive & Orange Street
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 44% 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.
4. Colorado Street & Porter Street
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 44% 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.
5. Broadway & Cedar Street
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% happened after dark. 40% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
6. Broadway & Chevy Chase Drive
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 5 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 7 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.
7. Central Av & Acacia Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
8. Victory Boulevard & Irving Avenue
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 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.
9. Central Av & Broadway
7 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk and 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
10. Colorado Street & Central Avenue
6 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 6 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Glendale by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 51 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 61 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 53 | 7 |
Common questions about Glendale
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Glendale?
- The worst spot is Wilson Avenue & Orange Street, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Central Avenue & Sanchez Drive (6) and Lexington Drive & Orange Street (9).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Glendale?
- 8 crashes killed someone in 209 reported pedestrian crashes in Glendale from 2021–2025, and 27 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Glendale?
- 45% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 55% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Glendale each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 19, 2022: 25, 2023: 51, 2024: 61, 2025: 53. 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.