Pedestrian crashes on 20th St, Santa Monica

We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 18 pedestrian crashes were reported on 20th St in Santa Monica from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at 20th St & Colorado Ave (10). 44% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 72% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the map20th St & Colorado Ave10 crashes. Drivers turning left into people crossing.
• Next in Santa MonicaWilshire Blvd46 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Santa Monica473 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 44% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left.
• 72% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 6% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 33% happened after dark.

1. 20th St & Colorado Ave

   10 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 4 of 10 crashes a driver was turning left. 8 of 10 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 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.
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2. 20th St & Arizona Ave

   4 crashes

   People hit walking in the road

   2 of 4 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 8 a.m..

Where on 20th St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

20th St & Colorado Ave, with 10 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are 20th St & Arizona Ave (4).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on 20th St?

44% involved a driver turning, 33% turning left. 72% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 6% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 33% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on 20th St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on 20th St in Santa Monica: 2021: 5, 2022: 2, 2023: 2, 2024: 4, 2025: 3, 2026: 2. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.