Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in La Verne, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 40
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 8
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- Foothill Blvd
- street with the most
Is La Verne 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: 40 pedestrian crashes were reported in La Verne from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Foothill Blvd & Towne Center Dr (11). 53% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 57% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in La Verne
- 53% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left.
- 57% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
- 13% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in La Verne
- 30% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 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.
- 0111 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
Foothill Blvd & Towne Center Dr
A mix of crash types
Of 11 people hit here, 6 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 023 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
7th St & D St
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.
- 034 crashes
White Ave & Towne Center Dr
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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. 50% 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.
- 043 crashes
Foothill Blvd & Emerald Ave
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 Verne
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Blvd | 7 | 3 |
| White Ave | 6 | 0 |
| D St | 4 | 0 |
| Bonita Ave | 3 | 1 |
| Damien Ave | 3 | 1 |
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 Verne
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 33% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 6 | |
| Tuesday | 7 | |
| Wednesday | 6 | |
| Thursday | 2 | |
| Friday | 8 | |
| Saturday | 5 | |
| Sunday | 6 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in La Verne, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in La Verne
| Where the person on foot was | La Verne | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 57% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 0% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 23% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 20% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in La Verne, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (40) or the road's posted speed (0). 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 Verne by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
How people get to work in La Verne
| Share of workers | La Verne | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 7.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 23.5% | 17.2% |
5.7% of households in La Verne have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 30,600 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 Verne's streets.
Common questions about La Verne
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in La Verne?
- The worst spot is Foothill Blvd & Towne Center Dr, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are 7th St & D St (3) and White Ave & Towne Center Dr (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in La Verne?
- 1 crash killed someone in 40 reported pedestrian crashes in La Verne from 2021–2026, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in La Verne?
- 53% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 57% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in La Verne, compared with California?
- Of 40 reported pedestrian crashes in La Verne from 2021–2026: 30% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 20% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in La Verne have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Foothill Blvd (7), White Ave (6), D St (4), Bonita Ave (3), Damien Ave (3). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in La Verne?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in La Verne was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in La Verne?
- 1.4% of workers in La Verne walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 0.8% take public transit. 5.7% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in La Verne each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 4, 2022: 8, 2023: 11, 2024: 9, 2025: 3, 2026: 5. 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.