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Pedestrian crash hotspots in Westminster, CA

122 pedestrian crashes were reported in Westminster from 2021–2025, 36 of them serious or fatal (20 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.

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Also: Bike crash hotspots in Westminster (130 crashes)

How people on foot get hit in Westminster

  • 35% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left.
  • 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
  • 34% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
  • 43% happened after dark.

Where pedestrian crashes cluster

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

  1. 1. Goldenwest Street & Westminster Boulevard

    9 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatal

    People hit crossing mid-block

    5 of 9 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.

    • → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
    • → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
    See it on the map →

  2. 2. Westminster Boulevard & Newland Street

    5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatal

    People hit crossing mid-block

    2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark.

    • → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
    • → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
    See it on the map →

  3. 3. Magnolia Street & Westminster Boulevard

    6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    People hit crossing mid-block

    4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.

    • → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
    • → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
    • → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
    See it on the map →

  4. 4. Beach Boulevard (Sr 39) & Mcfadden Avenue

    4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    A mix of crash types

    Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.

    • → 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.
    • → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
    See it on the map →

  5. 5. Bishop Place & Brookhurst Street

    3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    People hit crossing mid-block

    2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.

    • → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
    • → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
    • → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
    See it on the map →

  6. 6. Brookhurst Street & Bolsa Avenue

    4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    Drivers turning right into people crossing

    In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.

    • → 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.
    • → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
    • → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
    See it on the map →

  7. 7. 21st Street & Cherry Street

    3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    Drivers turning left into people crossing

    In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
    See it on the map →

  8. 8. 13th Street & Beach Boulevard (Sr 39)

    5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

    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. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.

    • → 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.
    • → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
    See it on the map →

  9. 9. Beach Boulevard (Sr 39) & Bolsa Avenue

    3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

    A mix of crash types

    Of 3 people hit here, 3 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.

    • → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
    • → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
    See it on the map →

  10. 10. Westminster Boulevard & Monroe Street

    4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

    Drivers turning left into people crossing

    In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 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 →

Pedestrian crashes in Westminster by year

YearCrashesSerious/fatal
20213310
2022377
20233411
2024167
202521

Common questions about Westminster

Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Westminster?
The worst spot is Goldenwest Street & Westminster Boulevard, with 9 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Westminster Boulevard & Newland Street (5) and Magnolia Street & Westminster Boulevard (6).
How many pedestrians were killed in Westminster?
20 crashes killed someone in 122 reported pedestrian crashes in Westminster from 2021–2025, and 36 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
How do pedestrians usually get hit in Westminster?
35% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left. 44% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 34% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 43% happened after dark.
How many pedestrian crashes happen in Westminster each year?
Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 33, 2022: 37, 2023: 34, 2024: 16, 2025: 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. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.

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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. 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.