Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in South Robertson, Los Angeles
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 61
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 29
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Pico Blvd
- street with the most
Is South Robertson 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: 61 pedestrian crashes were reported in South Robertson from 2021–2026, 29 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Pico Blvd & Robertson Blvd (8). 31% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
South Robertson here is the SOUTH ROBERTSON 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 South Robertson
- 31% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in South Robertson
- 44% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 48% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 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.
- 018 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Pico Blvd & Robertson Blvd
People hit walking in the road
4 of 8 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing.
- 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.
- 025 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Pico Blvd & Reeves St
People hit walking in the road
3 of 5 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 40% 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.
- 033 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 100% 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.
- 044 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
La Cienega Blvd & Guthrie Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- 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.
- 053 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Pico Blvd & Wetherly Dr
A mix of crash types
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.
- 063 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Venice Blvd & Hervey St
People hit crossing mid-block
2 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Holt Ave & Cadillac Ave
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.
- 084 crashes
Holt Ave & Pico Blvd
Drivers backing up
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was reversing.
- Watch for reversing cars at driveways and parking lot exits. Drivers see very little low down behind them.
- 093 crashes
Venice Blvd & Helms Ave
People hit walking in the road
2 of 3 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 67% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in South Robertson
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Pico Blvd | 14 | 7 |
| La Cienega Blvd | 8 | 3 |
| Venice Blvd | 7 | 3 |
| Robertson Blvd | 7 | 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 South Robertson
The busiest hour was 8 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 Tuesday.
| Monday | 6 | |
| Tuesday | 14 | |
| Wednesday | 8 | |
| Thursday | 11 | |
| Friday | 6 | |
| Saturday | 7 | |
| Sunday | 9 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in South Robertson, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in South Robertson
| 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 | 23% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 39% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in South Robertson, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (61) 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 South Robertson by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 17 | 8 | |
| 2026 | 12 | 6 |
Common questions about South Robertson
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in South Robertson?
- The worst spot is Pico Blvd & Robertson Blvd, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are Pico Blvd & Reeves St (5) and Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in South Robertson?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 61 reported pedestrian crashes in South Robertson from 2021–2026, and 29 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in South Robertson?
- 31% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 23% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- How does South Robertson compare with the rest of Los Angeles?
- South Robertson had 61 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. South Robertson here is the SOUTH ROBERTSON Neighborhood Council area, as the City of Los Angeles draws it; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in South Robertson have the most pedestrian crashes?
- Pico Blvd (14), La Cienega Blvd (8), Venice Blvd (7), Robertson Blvd (7), 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. 58 of the 61 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.