Pedestrian crashes on Ocean Blvd, Long Beach

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. These counts are too low: only 55% of Long Beach's reported pedestrian crashes have a map location. What the records show: 24 pedestrian crashes were reported on Ocean Blvd in Long Beach from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Ocean Blvd & Alamitos Ave (6).

• 29% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left.
• 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 8% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 58% happened after dark.

1. Ocean Blvd & Alamitos Ave

   6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% happened after dark.

   • 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.
   • Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
   See it on the map

2. Ocean Blvd & Chestnut Ave

   3 crashes

   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.
   See it on the map

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

The busiest hour was 12 a.m..

Where on Ocean Blvd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Ocean Blvd & Alamitos Ave, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Ocean Blvd & Chestnut Ave (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Ocean Blvd?

29% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left. 63% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 8% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 58% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Ocean Blvd each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Ocean Blvd in Long Beach: 2021: 1, 2022: 1, 2023: 8, 2024: 6, 2025: 8. 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.