Pedestrian crash hotspots in Malibu, CA
45 pedestrian crashes were reported in Malibu from 2021–2025, 18 of them serious or fatal (10 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in Malibu (24 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Malibu
- 9% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left.
- 4% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 53% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Rt-1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) & Busch Dr
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople 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.
2. Cross Creek Rd & Pacific Coast Hwy
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Malibu by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions about Malibu
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Malibu?
- The worst spot is Rt-1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) & Busch Dr, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Cross Creek Rd & Pacific Coast Hwy (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Malibu?
- 10 crashes killed someone in 45 reported pedestrian crashes in Malibu from 2021–2025, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Malibu?
- 9% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left. 4% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 53% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Malibu each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 15, 2022: 14, 2023: 11, 2024: 5, 2025: 0. 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.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, and many city police reports have none, 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 2026-09-23. How the data works.