Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Lynwood, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 125
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 26
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
- street with the most
- Long Beach Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Long Beach Blvd & Imperial Hwy11 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- 2Long Beach Blvd & Burton Ave8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
- 3Imperial Hwy & Atlantic Ave5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
Is Lynwood safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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: 125 pedestrian crashes were reported in Lynwood from 2021–2026, 26 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Long Beach Blvd & Imperial Hwy (11). 31% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Lynwood
- 31% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left.
- 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 33% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Lynwood
- 33% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- 2% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
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.
- 0111 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Long Beach Blvd & Imperial Hwy
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 4 of 11, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 11 people hit here, 6 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were in the road.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 028 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Long Beach Blvd & Burton Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 8 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 · 2 serious or fatal
Imperial Hwy & Atlantic Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 048 crashes
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Long Beach Blvd
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 4 of 8, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Of 8 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were in the road.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- 054 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
California Ave & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 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.
- 063 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Long Beach Blvd & Louise 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.
- 074 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Long Beach Blvd & Norton Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 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. 100% 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Alameda St & Imperial Hwy
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. 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.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Carlin Ave & Cookacre Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 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.
- 105 crashes
Mlk Jr Blvd & Duncan Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Lynwood
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Blvd | 30 | 6 |
| Imperial Hwy | 12 | 4 |
| Atlantic Ave | 10 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 8 | 1 |
| State St | 7 | 2 |
| Carlin Ave | 5 | 1 |
| Bullis Rd | 5 | 0 |
| Alameda St | 4 | 1 |
| California Ave | 4 | 0 |
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.
What the police reports say drivers did in Lynwood
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 37 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 5 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk | 3 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 3 | |
| ran a red light | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 72 cars, 28 SUVs, 12 pickup trucks, 3 minivans and 1 truck or semi. In 1 crash the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
When pedestrians are hit in Lynwood
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 34% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Tuesday.
| Monday | 13 | |
| Tuesday | 22 | |
| Wednesday | 16 | |
| Thursday | 22 | |
| Friday | 20 | |
| Saturday | 17 | |
| Sunday | 15 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Lynwood, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Lynwood
| Where the person on foot was | Lynwood | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 41% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 4% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 30% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 25% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Lynwood, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (123) or the road's posted speed (15). 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 Lynwood by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 23 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 16 | 3 |
How people get to work in Lynwood
| Share of workers | Lynwood | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 17.8% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 17.2% |
7.1% of households in Lynwood have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 64,578 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Lynwood's streets.
Common questions about Lynwood
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Lynwood?
- The worst spot is Long Beach Blvd & Imperial Hwy, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Long Beach Blvd & Burton Ave (8) and Imperial Hwy & Atlantic Ave (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Lynwood?
- No deaths were reported in 125 reported pedestrian crashes in Lynwood from 2021–2026, and 26 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Lynwood?
- 31% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Lynwood, compared with California?
- Of 125 reported pedestrian crashes in Lynwood from 2021–2026: 33% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 2% (California: 6%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Lynwood have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Long Beach Blvd (30), Imperial Hwy (12), Atlantic Ave (10), Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (8), State St (7). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Lynwood?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Lynwood was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Tuesday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Lynwood?
- 1.4% of workers in Lynwood walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 4% take public transit. 7.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Lynwood each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 26, 2022: 22, 2023: 23, 2024: 16, 2025: 22, 2026: 16. The latest year can rise as late reports come in.
- Where does this data come from?
- Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-22. How the data works.