Pedestrian crash hotspots in Huntington Beach, CA
238 pedestrian crashes were reported in Huntington Beach from 2021–2025, 44 of them serious or fatal (22 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 Huntington Beach (798 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Huntington Beach
- 37% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 48% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Beach Bl - Sr39 Blvd & Garfield Ave
11 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 11 crashes a driver was turning right. 45% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. Beach Bl - Sr39 Blvd & Slater Ave
8 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
5 of 8 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
3. Clay Ave & Beach Bl - Sr39
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
4. Beach Bl - Sr39 & Heil Ave
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk. 71% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
5. Ellis Ave & Beach Bl - Sr39
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph. 50% 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
6. Beach Bl - Sr39 & Utica Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
7. A Ln & Warner Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
8. Pacific Coast Hwy - Sr1 & 20th St (N)
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
9. Warner Ave & Edwards St
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
10. Baron Cir & Talbert Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Huntington Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 38 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 54 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 60 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 49 | 8 |
Common questions about Huntington Beach
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Huntington Beach?
- The worst spot is Beach Bl - Sr39 Blvd & Garfield Ave, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Beach Bl - Sr39 Blvd & Slater Ave (8) and Clay Ave & Beach Bl - Sr39 (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Huntington Beach?
- 22 crashes killed someone in 238 reported pedestrian crashes in Huntington Beach from 2021–2025, and 44 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Huntington Beach?
- 37% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 36% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 26% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 48% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Huntington Beach each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 37, 2022: 38, 2023: 54, 2024: 60, 2025: 49. 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.