Pedestrian crashes on 4th 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: 17 pedestrian crashes were reported on 4th St in Santa Monica from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at 4th St & Colorado Ave (8). 35% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 65% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the map4th St & Colorado Ave8 crashes. A mix of crash types.
• Next in Santa MonicaWilshire Blvd46 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Santa Monica473 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 35% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left.
• 65% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 24% happened after dark.
• 12% were hit-and-run.

1. 4th St & Colorado Ave

   8 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   A mix of crash types

   Of 8 people hit here, 6 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk.

   • No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
   See it on the map

2. 4th St & Pico Blvd

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   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.
   See it on the map

3. 4th St & Wilshire Blvd

   4 crashes

   A mix of crash types

   Of 4 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.
   See it on the map

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

The busiest hour was 11 a.m..

Where on 4th St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

4th St & Colorado Ave, with 8 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are 4th St & Pico Blvd (4) and 4th St & Wilshire Blvd (4).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on 4th St?

35% involved a driver turning, 18% turning left. 65% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 24% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on 4th St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on 4th St in Santa Monica: 2021: 1, 2022: 4, 2023: 3, 2024: 5, 2025: 3, 2026: 1. 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.