Pedestrian crash hotspots in Lawndale, CA
46 pedestrian crashes were reported in Lawndale from 2021–2025, 9 of them serious or fatal (3 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 Lawndale (60 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Lawndale
- 35% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
- 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 39% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Burin Av & 149th St
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 60% 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.
2. Sombra Av & 162nd St
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 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.
3. Prairie Av & Manhattan Beach Bl
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 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.
4. Prairie Av & 147th St
3 crashesA 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.
5. 147th St & Inglewood Av
3 crashesA 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Lawndale by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 |
Common questions about Lawndale
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Lawndale?
- The worst spot is Burin Av & 149th St, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Sombra Av & 162nd St (5) and Prairie Av & Manhattan Beach Bl (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Lawndale?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 46 reported pedestrian crashes in Lawndale from 2021–2025, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Lawndale?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 13% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 39% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Lawndale each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 10, 2022: 6, 2023: 9, 2024: 11, 2025: 10. 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.