Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in La Habra, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 89
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 18
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 6
- fatal
- street with the most
- La Habra Blvd
- street with the most
Is La Habra safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 89 pedestrian crashes were reported in La Habra from 2021–2026, 18 of them serious or fatal (6 fatal). The most were at Beach Blvd & Whittier Blvd (5). 46% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in La Habra
- 46% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
- 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 42% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in La Habra
- 42% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 015 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Beach Blvd & Whittier Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 5 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 5 of 5 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.
- 026 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Harbor Blvd & Stearns Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 6 people hit here, 5 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.
- 035 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Imperial Hwy & Beach Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 60% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 047 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Idaho St & Las Lomas Dr
A mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 43% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 054 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Euclid St & 1st St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
South Euclid St & Lambert Rd
A mix of crash types
67% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
La Habra Blvd & Monte Vista St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
La Habra Blvd & Cypress St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 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.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Whittier Blvd & Harbor Blvd
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 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.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
La Habra & Idaho
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in La Habra
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| La Habra Blvd | 14 | 4 |
| Idaho St | 13 | 2 |
| Beach Blvd | 10 | 2 |
| Whittier Blvd | 10 | 1 |
| Imperial Hwy | 8 | 2 |
| Euclid St | 7 | 2 |
| Harbor Blvd | 6 | 2 |
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
When pedestrians are hit in La Habra
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 31% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Thursday.
| Monday | 15 | |
| Tuesday | 15 | |
| Wednesday | 15 | |
| Thursday | 17 | |
| Friday | 12 | |
| Saturday | 7 | |
| Sunday | 8 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in La Habra, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in La Habra
| Where the person on foot was | La Habra | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 55% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 22% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 20% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in La Habra, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (86) or the road's posted speed (1). Freeway crashes are left out. These describe the crashes, not how dangerous each kind of street is: we have no count of how many people cross each one.
Pedestrian crashes in La Habra by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 11 | 5 | |
| 2026 | 8 | 3 |
How people get to work in La Habra
| Share of workers | La Habra | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.4% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 10.5% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 17.2% |
6.2% of households in La Habra have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 61,970 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on La Habra's streets.
Common questions about La Habra
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in La Habra?
- The worst spot is Beach Blvd & Whittier Blvd, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Harbor Blvd & Stearns Ave (6) and Imperial Hwy & Beach Blvd (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in La Habra?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 89 reported pedestrian crashes in La Habra from 2021–2026, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in La Habra?
- 46% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 53% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in La Habra, compared with California?
- Of 89 reported pedestrian crashes in La Habra from 2021–2026: 42% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in La Habra have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: La Habra Blvd (14), Idaho St (13), Beach Blvd (10), Whittier Blvd (10), Imperial Hwy (8). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in La Habra?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in La Habra was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Thursday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in La Habra?
- 1.5% of workers in La Habra walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.5% take public transit. 6.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in La Habra each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 20, 2023: 15, 2024: 19, 2025: 11, 2026: 8. 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.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.