Pedestrian crash hotspots in Hermosa Beach, CA
27 pedestrian crashes were reported in Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach (47 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Hermosa Beach
- 37% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 33% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Monterey Bl & Pier Av
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
2. Pier Av & Ardmore Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% happened after dark.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
3. Hermosa Av & 10th 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Hermosa Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 |
Common questions about Hermosa Beach
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Hermosa Beach?
- The worst spot is Monterey Bl & Pier Av, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Pier Av & Ardmore Av (3) and Hermosa Av & 10th St (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Hermosa Beach?
- No deaths were reported in 27 reported pedestrian crashes in Hermosa Beach from 2021–2025, and 3 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Hermosa Beach?
- 37% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Hermosa Beach each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 1, 2022: 6, 2023: 8, 2024: 3, 2025: 9. 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.