Pedestrian crash hotspots in Monterey Park, CA
103 pedestrian crashes were reported in Monterey Park from 2021–2025, 19 of them serious or fatal (5 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 Monterey Park (91 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Monterey Park
- 46% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left.
- 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 35% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Atlantic Blvd & Garvey Av
7 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 7 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% 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. Garvey Av & Ramona Av
9 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them.
- → 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.
3. Atlantic Blvd & Pomona Blvd
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
4. Garfield Av & Emerson Av
8 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 8 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.
5. Alhambra Av & Emerson Av
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 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.
6. Emerson Av & Florence Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 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.
7. Garvey Av & Orange Av (E)
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople 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.
8. Lincoln Av & Garvey Av (E)
6 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 6 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.
9. Newmark Av & Chandler Av
5 crashesDrivers backing up
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was reversing.
- → Watch for reversing cars at driveways and parking lot exits. Drivers see very little low down behind them.
10. Orange Av & Newmark Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Monterey Park by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 32 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 27 | 3 |
Common questions about Monterey Park
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Monterey Park?
- The worst spot is Atlantic Blvd & Garvey Av, with 7 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Garvey Av & Ramona Av (9) and Atlantic Blvd & Pomona Blvd (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Monterey Park?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 103 reported pedestrian crashes in Monterey Park from 2021–2025, and 19 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Monterey Park?
- 46% involved a driver turning, 30% turning left. 47% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 31% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 35% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Monterey Park each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 6, 2022: 21, 2023: 17, 2024: 32, 2025: 27. 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.