Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Wilmington, Los Angeles
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 102
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 61
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 15
- fatal
- street with the most
- Anaheim St
- street with the most
Is Wilmington 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: 102 pedestrian crashes were reported in Wilmington from 2021–2026, 61 of them serious or fatal (15 fatal). The most were at Anaheim St & Avalon Blvd (17). 25% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
Wilmington here is the WILMINGTON 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 Wilmington
- 25% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left.
- 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 50% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Wilmington
- 50% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 60% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 7 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.
- 0117 crashes · 12 serious or fatal
Anaheim St & Avalon Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 6 of 17 crashes a driver was turning left. 10 of 17 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 59% 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.
- 025 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 3 fatal
Banning Blvd & Anaheim St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 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.
- 037 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Anaheim St & King Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 7 people hit here, 6 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.
- 046 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Pacific Coast Hwy & Fries Ave
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 50% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 054 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Anaheim St & Island Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 3 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.
- 065 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Wilmington Blvd & Opp St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 5 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.
- 075 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Pacific Coast Hwy & Wilmington Blvd
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.
- 083 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Anaheim St & Mar Vista Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left.
- 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.
- 094 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Avalon Blvd & Opp St
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. 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.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Quay Ave & G St
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 Wilmington
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim St | 28 | 20 |
| Pacific Coast Hwy | 14 | 10 |
| Avalon Blvd | 12 | 8 |
| Wilmington Blvd | 9 | 5 |
| Gulf Ave | 4 | 0 |
| Anaheim | 3 | 3 |
| Quay Ave | 3 | 1 |
| Fries 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 Wilmington
The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 24% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Sunday.
| Monday | 18 | |
| Tuesday | 15 | |
| Wednesday | 9 | |
| Thursday | 14 | |
| Friday | 16 | |
| Saturday | 9 | |
| Sunday | 21 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Wilmington, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Wilmington
| Where the person on foot was | Wilmington | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 44% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 19% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 33% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Wilmington, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (95) or the road's posted speed (22). 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 Wilmington by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 28 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 11 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2026 | 13 | 9 |
Common questions about Wilmington
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Wilmington?
- The worst spot is Anaheim St & Avalon Blvd, with 17 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 12 of them serious or fatal. Next are Banning Blvd & Anaheim St (5) and Anaheim St & King Ave (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Wilmington?
- 15 crashes killed someone in 102 reported pedestrian crashes in Wilmington from 2021–2026, and 61 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Wilmington?
- 25% involved a driver turning, 19% turning left. 41% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 18% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark.
- How does Wilmington compare with the rest of Los Angeles?
- Wilmington had 102 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. Wilmington here is the WILMINGTON Neighborhood Council area, as the City of Los Angeles draws it; its edges may differ from where residents put the neighborhood.
- Which streets in Wilmington have the most pedestrian crashes?
- Anaheim St (28), Pacific Coast Hwy (14), Avalon Blvd (12), Wilmington Blvd (9), Gulf Ave (4), 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. 89 of the 102 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.