Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in North Hollywood North East, Los Angeles
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 81
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 55
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 17
- fatal
- street with the most
- Lankershim Blvd
- street with the most
Is North Hollywood North East 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: 81 pedestrian crashes were reported in North Hollywood North East from 2021–2026, 55 of them serious or fatal (17 fatal). The most were at Lankershim Blvd & Arminta St (7). 25% involved a driver turning, 12% turning left. 37% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
North Hollywood North East here is the NORTH HOLLYWOOD NORTH EAST 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 North Hollywood North East
- 25% involved a driver turning, 12% turning left.
- 37% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 41% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 59% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in North Hollywood North East
- 59% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 68% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 9 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.
- 017 crashes · 7 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Lankershim Blvd & Arminta St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 86% 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.
- 025 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Vineland & Vanowen St
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% 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.
- 034 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Vanowen & Laurel Canyon
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 4 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.
- 044 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Roscoe Blvd & Laurel Canyon Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
- 055 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Victory Blvd & Vineland Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 80% 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 · 3 serious or fatal
Lankershim Blvd & Hamlin St
People hit crossing mid-block
3 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
- 073 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Sherman Way & Lankershim Blvd
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 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.
- 084 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Tujunga Ave & Vanowen St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in North Hollywood North East
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Lankershim Blvd | 15 | 14 |
| Laurel Canyon Blvd | 12 | 9 |
| Vanowen St | 9 | 6 |
| Vineland Ave | 8 | 6 |
| Sherman Way | 6 | 4 |
| Tujunga Ave | 5 | 3 |
| Victory Blvd | 5 | 3 |
| Roscoe Blvd | 3 | 2 |
| Strathern St | 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 North Hollywood North East
The busiest hour was 9 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 25% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Saturday.
| Monday | 14 | |
| Tuesday | 10 | |
| Wednesday | 9 | |
| Thursday | 14 | |
| Friday | 9 | |
| Saturday | 16 | |
| Sunday | 9 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in North Hollywood North East, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in North Hollywood North East
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 38% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 0% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 42% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 20% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in North Hollywood North East, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (79) or the road's posted speed (19). 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 North Hollywood North East by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 18 | 12 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 9 | |
| 2026 | 12 | 9 |
Common questions about North Hollywood North East
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in North Hollywood North East?
- The worst spot is Lankershim Blvd & Arminta St, with 7 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 7 of them serious or fatal. Next are Vineland & Vanowen St (5) and Vanowen & Laurel Canyon (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in North Hollywood North East?
- 17 crashes killed someone in 81 reported pedestrian crashes in North Hollywood North East from 2021–2026, and 55 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in North Hollywood North East?
- 25% involved a driver turning, 12% turning left. 37% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 41% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 59% happened after dark.
- How does North Hollywood North East compare with the rest of Los Angeles?
- North Hollywood North East had 81 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. North Hollywood North East here is the NORTH HOLLYWOOD NORTH EAST Neighborhood Council area, as the City of Los Angeles draws it; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in North Hollywood North East have the most pedestrian crashes?
- Lankershim Blvd (15), Laurel Canyon Blvd (12), Vanowen St (9), Vineland Ave (8), Sherman Way (6), 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. 68 of the 81 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.