Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in West Los Angeles Sawtelle, Los Angeles
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 77
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 33
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
- street with the most
- Santa Monica Blvd
- street with the most
Is West Los Angeles Sawtelle 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: 77 pedestrian crashes were reported in West Los Angeles Sawtelle from 2021–2026, 33 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at Santa Monica Blvd & Sawtelle Blvd (9). 34% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
West Los Angeles Sawtelle here is the WEST LOS ANGELES SAWTELLE 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 West Los Angeles Sawtelle
- 34% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
- 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 42% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in West Los Angeles Sawtelle
- 42% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 3% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 43% (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.
- 019 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Santa Monica Blvd & Sawtelle Blvd
People hit walking in the road
4 of 9 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 44% 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.
- 026 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
Pico Blvd & Federal Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 034 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Bundy Dr & Olympic Blvd
People hit walking in the road
2 of 4 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 75% 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.
- 045 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Barrington Ave & Santa Monica Blvd
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.
- 056 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Sawtelle Blvd & Olympic Blvd
People hit walking in the road
4 of 6 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.
- 065 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Bundy Dr & Santa Monica Blvd
People hit walking in the road
2 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.
- 073 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Santa Monica Blvd & Granville 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.
- 083 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Wilshire Blvd & Brockton 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.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Pico Blvd & Sawtelle Blvd
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.
- 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.
- 104 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Santa Monica Blvd & Brockton Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in West Los Angeles Sawtelle
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Blvd | 12 | 5 |
| Barrington Ave | 9 | 7 |
| Bundy Dr | 8 | 4 |
| Sawtelle Blvd | 7 | 1 |
| Pico Blvd | 6 | 3 |
| Wilshire Blvd | 5 | 3 |
| Olympic Blvd | 4 | 3 |
| Ohio Ave | 3 | 1 |
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 West Los Angeles Sawtelle
The busiest hour was 8 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 23% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 10 | |
| Tuesday | 14 | |
| Wednesday | 7 | |
| Thursday | 11 | |
| Friday | 13 | |
| Saturday | 12 | |
| Sunday | 10 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in West Los Angeles Sawtelle, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in West Los Angeles Sawtelle
| Where the person on foot was | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 44% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 3% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 21% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 32% | 29% |
| Posted speed of the road | City | California |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or less | 20% | 33% |
| 30–35 mph | 77% | 32% |
| 40–45 mph | 3% | 27% |
| 50 mph or more | 0% | 8% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in West Los Angeles Sawtelle, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (77) or the road's posted speed (30). 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 West Los Angeles Sawtelle by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 7 | |
| 2026 | 10 | 3 |
Common questions about West Los Angeles Sawtelle
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in West Los Angeles Sawtelle?
- The worst spot is Santa Monica Blvd & Sawtelle Blvd, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Pico Blvd & Federal Ave (6) and Bundy Dr & Olympic Blvd (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in West Los Angeles Sawtelle?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 77 reported pedestrian crashes in West Los Angeles Sawtelle from 2021–2026, and 33 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in West Los Angeles Sawtelle?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% happened after dark.
- How does West Los Angeles Sawtelle compare with the rest of Los Angeles?
- West Los Angeles Sawtelle had 77 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. West Los Angeles Sawtelle here is the WEST LOS ANGELES SAWTELLE Neighborhood Council area, as the City of Los Angeles draws it; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in West Los Angeles Sawtelle have the most pedestrian crashes?
- Santa Monica Blvd (12), Barrington Ave (9), Bundy Dr (8), Sawtelle Blvd (7), Pico Blvd (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. 75 of the 77 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.