Pedestrian crashes on South St, Lakewood

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 20 pedestrian crashes were reported on South St in Lakewood from 2021–2026, 11 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at South St & Downey Ave (6). 35% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left. 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapSouth St & Downey Ave6 crashes. People hit crossing mid-block.
• Next in LakewoodDel Amo Blvd16 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Lakewood131 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 35% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left.
• 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 65% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 30% happened after dark.

1. South St & Downey Ave

   6 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   5 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
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2. South St & Lakewood Blvd

   3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   People hit crossing mid-block

   3 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 7 p.m..

Where on South St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

South St & Downey Ave, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are South St & Lakewood Blvd (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on South St?

35% involved a driver turning, 15% turning left. 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 65% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on South St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on South St in Lakewood: 2021: 4, 2022: 7, 2023: 3, 2024: 2, 2025: 0, 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.