Pedestrian crash hotspots in Manhattan Beach, CA
61 pedestrian crashes were reported in Manhattan Beach from 2021–2025, 8 of them serious or fatal (1 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 Manhattan Beach (89 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Manhattan Beach
- 48% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left.
- 51% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 26% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Highland Av & 12th St
10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 of 10 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.
2. Manhattan Av & 6th St
3 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPeople hit walking in the road
2 of 3 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.
3. Highland Av & Rosecrans Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
4. Marine Av & Cedar Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA 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.
5. Valley Dr & Pacific Av
4 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 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.
- → 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.
6. Manhattan Beach Bl & Harkness St
3 crashesA 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.
7. Rosecrans Av & Sepulveda Bl
3 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
8. Pacific Av & Manhattan Beach Bl
3 crashesDrivers 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Manhattan Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
Common questions about Manhattan Beach
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Manhattan Beach?
- The worst spot is Highland Av & 12th St, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Manhattan Av & 6th St (3) and Highland Av & Rosecrans Av (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Manhattan Beach?
- 1 crash killed someone in 61 reported pedestrian crashes in Manhattan Beach from 2021–2025, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Manhattan Beach?
- 48% involved a driver turning, 26% turning left. 51% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 16% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 26% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Manhattan Beach each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 10, 2022: 11, 2023: 16, 2024: 12, 2025: 12. 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.