Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Pasadena, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 394
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 60
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 13
- fatal
- street with the most
- Lake Ave
- street with the most
Is Pasadena 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: 394 pedestrian crashes were reported in Pasadena from 2021–2026, 60 of them serious or fatal (13 fatal). The most were at Orange Grove Blvd & Los Robles Ave (15). 54% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left. 62% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Pasadena
- 54% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left.
- 62% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 15% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 30% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Pasadena
- 30% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 15% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 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.
- 0115 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Orange Grove Blvd & Los Robles Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 8 of 15 crashes a driver was turning left. 12 of 15 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.
- 0215 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Colorado Blvd & Fair Oaks Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 8 of 15 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 15 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 40% 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 · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Lake Ave & Walnut St
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 7 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.
- 0410 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 7 of 10 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.
- 055 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
Washington Blvd & Hudson Ave
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. 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.
- 0610 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Lake Ave & Maple St
Drivers turning right into people crossing
In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning right. 6 of 10 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.
- 0713 crashes
Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd
A mix of crash types
Of 13 people hit here, 7 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.
- 088 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Fair Oaks Ave & Orange Grove Blvd
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 6 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.
- 099 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Lake Ave & Cordova St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 44% 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.
- 104 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Mountain St & Marendo Ave
A mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% 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.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Pasadena
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ave | 33 | 10 |
| Colorado Blvd | 29 | 4 |
| Orange Grove Blvd | 28 | 6 |
| Fair Oaks Ave | 21 | 4 |
| Del Mar Blvd | 20 | 2 |
| Washington Blvd | 18 | 3 |
| Los Robles Ave | 14 | 2 |
| Walnut St | 13 | 2 |
| Allen Ave | 12 | 3 |
| Marengo Ave | 11 | 3 |
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 Pasadena
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 36% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 60 | |
| Tuesday | 64 | |
| Wednesday | 63 | |
| Thursday | 61 | |
| Friday | 67 | |
| Saturday | 42 | |
| Sunday | 37 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Pasadena, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Pasadena
| Where the person on foot was | Pasadena | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 63% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 15% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 20% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Pasadena, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (388) or the road's posted speed (3). 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 Pasadena by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 66 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 68 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 76 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 87 | 14 | |
| 2026 | 47 | 9 |
How people get to work in Pasadena
| Share of workers | Pasadena | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.5% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 4.9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 27.6% | 17.2% |
9.4% of households in Pasadena have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 136,969 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 Pasadena's streets.
Common questions about Pasadena
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Pasadena?
- The worst spot is Orange Grove Blvd & Los Robles Ave, with 15 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Colorado Blvd & Fair Oaks Ave (15) and Lake Ave & Walnut St (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Pasadena?
- 13 crashes killed someone in 394 reported pedestrian crashes in Pasadena from 2021–2026, and 60 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Pasadena?
- 54% involved a driver turning, 40% turning left. 62% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 15% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 30% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Pasadena, compared with California?
- Of 394 reported pedestrian crashes in Pasadena from 2021–2026: 30% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 15% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Pasadena have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Lake Ave (33), Colorado Blvd (29), Orange Grove Blvd (28), Fair Oaks Ave (21), Del Mar Blvd (20). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Pasadena?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Pasadena was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Pasadena?
- 4.2% of workers in Pasadena walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 3.8% take public transit. 9.4% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Pasadena each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 50, 2022: 66, 2023: 68, 2024: 76, 2025: 87, 2026: 47. 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.