Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Long Beach, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 1,523
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 361
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 69
- fatal
- street with the most
- Anaheim St
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 17th St & Cherry Ave18 crashes · 7 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 7 of 18, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Alamitos Ave & Anaheim St26 crashes · 6 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 26, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 3Anaheim St & Long Beach Blvd25 crashes · 5 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 25, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Is Long Beach 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: 1,523 pedestrian crashes were reported in Long Beach from 2021–2026, 361 of them serious or fatal (69 fatal). The most were at 7th St & Cherry Ave (18). 37% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Long Beach
- 37% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left.
- 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Long Beach
- 44% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 24% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 18 crashes: a construction or repair zone (10), holes or deep ruts (3), loose material on the road (3) and something blocking the road (2).
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.
- 0118 crashes · 7 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
7th St & Cherry Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 7 of 18, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 18 crashes a driver was turning left. 11 of 18 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 56% 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.
- 0226 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Alamitos Ave & Anaheim St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 26, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 26 people hit here, 13 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 5 were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% 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.
- 0325 crashes · 5 serious or fatal
Anaheim St & Long Beach Blvd
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 25, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 25 people hit here, 15 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 6 were in the road.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 0414 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
Pacific Coast Hwy & Orange Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 3 of 14, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 6 of 14 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 79% 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.
- 0512 crashes · 7 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
Cherry Ave & Pacific Coast Hwy
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 12, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 12 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
- 0619 crashes · 7 serious or fatal
Pine Ave & Anaheim St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 3 of 19, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. In 7 of 19 crashes a driver was turning left. 10 of 19 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 42% 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.
- 0717 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Pacific Coast Hwy & Long Beach Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
6 of 17 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 76% 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.
- 0821 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
Pacific Ave & Pacific Coast Hwy
People hit walking in the road
Police reports: in 3 of 21, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 8 of 21 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 52% happened after dark.
- Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
- Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- 0918 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Cherry Ave & Anaheim St
People hit crossing mid-block
Police reports: in 3 of 18, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 6 of 18 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- 107 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
Pch & Temple Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 71% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Long Beach
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim St | 98 | 28 |
| Pacific Coast Hwy | 92 | 35 |
| Atlantic Ave | 86 | 11 |
| 7th St | 81 | 19 |
| Long Beach Blvd | 67 | 18 |
| Cherry Ave | 52 | 15 |
| Pacific Ave | 43 | 12 |
| Ocean Blvd | 39 | 7 |
| 10th St | 38 | 10 |
| Orange Ave | 33 | 5 |
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 Long Beach
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 293 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 113 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 79 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 50 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 29 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 24 | |
| ran a red light | 24 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 22 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 751 cars, 94 SUVs, 83 pickup trucks, 19 minivans, 9 truck or semis and 8 motorcycles. In 77 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 Long Beach
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 30% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 199 | |
| Tuesday | 211 | |
| Wednesday | 244 | |
| Thursday | 220 | |
| Friday | 247 | |
| Saturday | 222 | |
| Sunday | 180 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Long Beach, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Long Beach
| Where the person on foot was | Long Beach | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 49% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 24% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 24% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Long Beach, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (1,489) or the road's posted speed (17). 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 Long Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 313 | 66 | |
| 2022 | 332 | 82 | |
| 2023 | 328 | 85 | |
| 2024 | 277 | 66 | |
| 2025 | 194 | 46 | |
| 2026 | 79 | 16 |
How people get to work in Long Beach
| Share of workers | Long Beach | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 17.2% |
8.9% of households in Long Beach have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 455,548 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 Long Beach's streets.
Common questions about Long Beach
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Long Beach?
- The worst spot is 7th St & Cherry Ave, with 18 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 7 of them serious or fatal. Next are Alamitos Ave & Anaheim St (26) and Anaheim St & Long Beach Blvd (25).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Long Beach?
- 69 crashes killed someone in 1,523 reported pedestrian crashes in Long Beach from 2021–2026, and 361 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Long Beach?
- 37% involved a driver turning, 23% turning left. 48% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Long Beach, compared with California?
- Of 1,523 reported pedestrian crashes in Long Beach from 2021–2026: 44% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 24% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 5% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 18 crashes: a construction or repair zone (10), holes or deep ruts (3), loose material on the road (3) and something blocking the road (2).
- Which streets in Long Beach have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Anaheim St (98), Pacific Coast Hwy (92), Atlantic Ave (86), 7th St (81), Long Beach Blvd (67). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Long Beach?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Long Beach was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Long Beach?
- 2.6% of workers in Long Beach walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 3.8% take public transit. 8.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Long Beach each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 313, 2022: 332, 2023: 328, 2024: 277, 2025: 194, 2026: 79. 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.