Pedestrian crashes on Wilson Ave, Glendale

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: 20 pedestrian crashes were reported on Wilson Ave in Glendale from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Wilson Ave & Glendale Ave (5). 60% involved a driver turning, 45% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapWilson Ave & Glendale Ave5 crashes. Drivers turning right into people crossing.
• Next in GlendaleColorado St33 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Glendale453 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 60% involved a driver turning, 45% turning left.
• 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 25% happened after dark.
• 20% were hit-and-run.

1. Wilson Ave & Glendale Ave

   5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 40% happened after dark. 60% were hit-and-run.

   • 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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2. Wilson Ave & Orange St

   5 crashes

   Drivers 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.

   • 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.
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3. Wilson Ave & Kenwood St

   3 crashes

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
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4. Wilson Ave & Verdugo Rd

   3 crashes

   Drivers 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.
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5. Wilson Ave & Adams St

   3 crashes

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

The busiest hour was 1 p.m..

Where on Wilson Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Wilson Ave & Glendale Ave, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Wilson Ave & Orange St (5) and Wilson Ave & Kenwood St (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Wilson Ave?

60% involved a driver turning, 45% turning left. 60% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 20% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 25% happened after dark. 20% were hit-and-run.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Wilson Ave each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Wilson Ave in Glendale: 2021: 5, 2022: 3, 2023: 2, 2024: 3, 2025: 4, 2026: 3. 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.