Pedestrian crashes on Wilshire Blvd, 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: 46 pedestrian crashes were reported on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Wilshire Blvd & 14th St (6). 33% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 70% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapWilshire Blvd & 14th St6 crashes. Drivers turning left into people crossing.
• Next in Santa MonicaOcean Ave38 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Santa Monica473 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 33% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left.
• 70% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 9% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 41% happened after dark.

Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:

• 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
• 5% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
• 17% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
• The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

1. Wilshire Blvd & 14th St

   6 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Drivers 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.
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2. Wilshire Blvd & 22nd St

   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.

   • No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
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3. Wilshire Blvd & Chelsea Ave

   3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   A mix of crash types

   Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% 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.
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4. Wilshire Blvd & 10th St

   6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   A mix of crash types

   Of 6 people hit here, 5 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.
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5. Wilshire Blvd & 7th St

   4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning left into people crossing

   In 3 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 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.
   See it on the map

6. Wilshire Blvd & 16th St

   4 crashes

   A mix of crash types

   Of 4 people hit here, 3 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 6 p.m..

Where on Wilshire Blvd do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Wilshire Blvd & 14th St, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Wilshire Blvd & 22nd St (8) and Wilshire Blvd & Chelsea Ave (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Wilshire Blvd?

33% involved a driver turning, 22% turning left. 70% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 9% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark.

When do pedestrian crashes happen on Wilshire Blvd, compared with California?

Of 46 reported pedestrian crashes on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica from 2021–2026: 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 5% (California: 35%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 17% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Wilshire Blvd each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica: 2021: 2, 2022: 13, 2023: 9, 2024: 9, 2025: 10, 2026: 3. 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.