Pedestrian crashes on Wardlow Rd, Long Beach
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 15
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 9
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
Is Wardlow Rd in Long Beach safe to walk?
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: 15 pedestrian crashes were reported on Wardlow Rd in Long Beach from 2021–2026, 9 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Wardlow Rd & Delta Ave (3). 7% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left. 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on Wardlow Rd
- 7% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left.
- 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 60% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 47% happened after dark.
Where on Wardlow Rd crashes cluster
Wardlow Rd & Delta Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople 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.
Wardlow Rd & Orange Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Wardlow Rd
The busiest hour was 5 p.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Wardlow Rd by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
Common questions about Wardlow Rd
- Where on Wardlow Rd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Wardlow Rd & Delta Ave, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Wardlow Rd & Orange Ave (3).
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Wardlow Rd?
- 7% involved a driver turning, 0% turning left. 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 60% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 47% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Wardlow Rd each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Wardlow Rd in Long Beach: 2021: 4, 2022: 0, 2023: 3, 2024: 6, 2025: 1, 2026: 1. 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.
Other streets in Long Beach
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-17. How the data works.