Pedestrian crash hotspots in West Hollywood, CA
211 pedestrian crashes were reported in West Hollywood from 2021–2025, 38 of them serious or fatal (1 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 West Hollywood (80 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in West Hollywood
- 35% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left.
- 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 42% happened after dark.
- 18% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Santa Monica Bl & San Vicente Bl
20 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 20 people hit here, 10 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 5 were in the road. 85% 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.
2. La Brea Av & Santa Monica Bl
14 crashes · 3 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 14 people hit here, 7 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 4 were in the road. 29% were hit-and-run.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
3. Gardner St & Lexington Av
13 crashes · 3 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 13 people hit here, 9 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.
4. Santa Monica Bl & Fairfax Av
13 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 13 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 4 were in a mid-block crosswalk.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
5. Sunset Bl & Hammond St
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 8 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were in the road. 88% happened after dark. 25% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
6. Santa Monica Bl & Palm Av
9 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 56% 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.
7. Westmount Dr & Melrose Av
10 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 10 people hit here, 5 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 3 were in a mid-block crosswalk. 30% were hit-and-run.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
8. Santa Monica Bl & Crescent Heights Bl
9 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 9 of 9 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. Santa Monica Bl & La Cienega Bl
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 3 of 8 crashes a driver was turning right. 25% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
10. Robertson Bl & Santa Monica Bl
11 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 11 people hit here, 7 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk. 27% were hit-and-run.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Pedestrian crashes in West Hollywood by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 45 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 39 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 45 | 10 | |
| 2025 | 59 | 12 |
Common questions about West Hollywood
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in West Hollywood?
- The worst spot is Santa Monica Bl & San Vicente Bl, with 20 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are La Brea Av & Santa Monica Bl (14) and Gardner St & Lexington Av (13).
- How many pedestrians were killed in West Hollywood?
- 1 crash killed someone in 211 reported pedestrian crashes in West Hollywood from 2021–2025, and 38 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in West Hollywood?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left. 56% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 19% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% happened after dark. 18% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in West Hollywood each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 23, 2022: 45, 2023: 39, 2024: 45, 2025: 59. 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.