Pedestrian crashes on Broadway, Glendale
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 27
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 3
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
Is Broadway in Glendale safe to walk?
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: 27 pedestrian crashes were reported on Broadway in Glendale from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Broadway & Louise St (9). 56% involved a driver turning, 37% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on Broadway
- 56% involved a driver turning, 37% turning left.
- 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 26% happened after dark.
- 15% were hit-and-run.
Where on Broadway crashes cluster
Broadway & Louise St
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 5 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.
- 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.
Broadway & Everett St
6 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 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.
Broadway & Chevy Chase Dr
3 crashes · 1 serious or 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Broadway
The busiest hour was 10 a.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Broadway by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
Common questions about Broadway
- Where on Broadway do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Broadway & Louise St, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Broadway & Everett St (6) and Broadway & Chevy Chase Dr (3).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Broadway?
- 56% involved a driver turning, 37% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 26% happened after dark. 15% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Broadway each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Broadway in Glendale: 2021: 5, 2022: 4, 2023: 7, 2024: 5, 2025: 1, 2026: 5. 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.
Other streets in Glendale
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.