Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in La Puente, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 52
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 13
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Amar Rd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 4 spots, explained- 1Unruh Ave & Amar Rd6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Main St & Laura Ave5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Amar Rd & Ardilla Ave5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
Is La Puente 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: 52 pedestrian crashes were reported in La Puente from 2021–2026, 13 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Unruh Ave & Amar Rd (6). 31% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in La Puente
- 31% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 38% happened after dark.
- 17% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in La Puente
- 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 25% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 10% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
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.
- 016 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Unruh Ave & Amar Rd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 5 of 6, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 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.
- 025 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & Laura Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 3 of 5 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.
- 035 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Amar Rd & Ardilla Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 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.
- 044 crashes
Sunset Ave & Amar Rd
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. 50% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in La Puente
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Amar Rd | 9 | 1 |
| Hacienda Blvd | 5 | 2 |
| Temple Ave | 5 | 2 |
| Main St | 4 | 1 |
| Valley Blvd | 3 | 1 |
| Unruh Ave | 3 | 0 |
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.
What the police reports say drivers did in La Puente
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 20 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 25 cars, 9 pickup trucks, 7 SUVs, 1 minivan and 1 truck or semi. In 3 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in La Puente
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 25% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Wednesday.
| Monday | 6 | |
| Tuesday | 7 | |
| Wednesday | 15 | |
| Thursday | 5 | |
| Friday | 10 | |
| Saturday | 5 | |
| Sunday | 4 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in La Puente, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in La Puente
| Where the person on foot was | La Puente | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 46% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 29% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 21% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in La Puente, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (52) or the road's posted speed (5). 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 Puente by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
How people get to work in La Puente
| Share of workers | La Puente | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 13.8% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 17.2% |
4.8% of households in La Puente have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 37,142 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 Puente's streets.
Common questions about La Puente
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in La Puente?
- The worst spot is Unruh Ave & Amar Rd, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Main St & Laura Ave (5) and Amar Rd & Ardilla Ave (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in La Puente?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 52 reported pedestrian crashes in La Puente from 2021–2026, and 13 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in La Puente?
- 31% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 29% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 38% happened after dark. 17% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in La Puente, compared with California?
- Of 52 reported pedestrian crashes in La Puente from 2021–2026: 38% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 25% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 10% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in La Puente have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Amar Rd (9), Hacienda Blvd (5), Temple Ave (5), Main St (4), Valley Blvd (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in La Puente?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in La Puente was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Wednesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in La Puente?
- 2% of workers in La Puente walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.3% take public transit. 4.8% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in La Puente each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 6, 2022: 10, 2023: 12, 2024: 12, 2025: 8, 2026: 4. 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.