Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 82
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 35
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
- street with the most
- La Brea Ave
- street with the most
Is Greater Wilshire safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate neighborhoods 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: 82 pedestrian crashes were reported in Greater Wilshire from 2021–2026, 35 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at Wilton Pl & 5th St (5). 32% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
Greater Wilshire here is the GREATER WILSHIRE Neighborhood Council area, as the City of Los Angeles draws it; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
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How people on foot get hit in Greater Wilshire
- 32% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
- 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 45% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Greater Wilshire
- 45% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 43% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
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.
- 015 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Wilton Pl & 5th St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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. 60% 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.
- 024 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Wilshire Blvd & Crenshaw Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 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.
- 035 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
La Brea Ave & Melrose Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 5 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.
- 043 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Melrose Ave & June St
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Wilcox Ave & Melrose Ave
A mix of crash types
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.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Wilshire Blvd & Rossmore Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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.
- 073 crashes
Highland Ave & Wilshire Blvd
A 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Greater Wilshire
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| La Brea Ave | 9 | 3 |
| Wilshire Blvd | 8 | 4 |
| Melrose Ave | 7 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 6 | 4 |
| Wilton Pl | 5 | 3 |
| Highland Ave | 5 | 2 |
| 1st St | 4 | 2 |
| Olympic Blvd | 4 | 1 |
| Manhattan Pl | 3 | 2 |
| Crenshaw Blvd | 3 | 2 |
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.
When pedestrians are hit in Greater Wilshire
The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 28% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 15 | |
| Tuesday | 11 | |
| Wednesday | 8 | |
| Thursday | 9 | |
| Friday | 17 | |
| Saturday | 11 | |
| Sunday | 11 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Greater Wilshire, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Greater Wilshire
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 54% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 5% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 23% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 17% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Greater Wilshire, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (81) or the road's posted speed (27). 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 Greater Wilshire by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 23 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 13 | 5 |
Common questions about Greater Wilshire
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Greater Wilshire?
- The worst spot is Wilton Pl & 5th St, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Wilshire Blvd & Crenshaw Blvd (4) and La Brea Ave & Melrose Ave (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Greater Wilshire?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 82 reported pedestrian crashes in Greater Wilshire from 2021–2026, and 35 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Greater Wilshire?
- 32% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 54% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 45% happened after dark.
- How does Greater Wilshire compare with the rest of Los Angeles?
- Greater Wilshire had 82 of the 7,557 pedestrian crashes on the map in Los Angeles, 2021–2026 (1%). That is a count, not a rate: a neighborhood with more people walking, shops and through traffic has more crashes without being riskier for each person. Greater Wilshire here is the GREATER WILSHIRE Neighborhood Council area, as the City of Los Angeles draws it; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in Greater Wilshire have the most pedestrian crashes?
- La Brea Ave (9), Wilshire Blvd (8), Melrose Ave (7), 3rd St (6), Wilton Pl (5), counted by the street each police report names first.
Nearby neighborhoods in Los Angeles
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A crash counts toward the neighborhood whose outline holds its point. 78 of the 82 crashes here had no coordinates on the report and were placed at the intersection its street names give. Reports with neither coordinates nor usable street names aren't on the map, 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. Outline: City of Los Angeles, Neighborhood Councils (Certified). Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.