Pedestrian crash statistics and hotspots in Whittier, CA
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 151
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 31
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 7
- fatal
- street with the most
- Whittier Blvd
- street with the most
Is Whittier safe to walk?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 151 pedestrian crashes were reported in Whittier from 2021–2026, 31 of them serious or fatal (7 fatal). The most were at Pickering Ave & Penn St (6). 34% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left. 42% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit in Whittier
- 34% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left.
- 42% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 40% happened after dark.
What the reports show about pedestrian crashes in Whittier
- 40% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
Set against all pedestrian crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 016 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Pickering Ave & Penn St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 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. 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.
- 025 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Whittier Blvd & Dorland Pl
People hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 80% 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.
- 039 crashes
Whittier Blvd & Greenleaf Ave
People hit crossing mid-block
4 of 9 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- 044 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Whittier Blvd & Whittwood Dr
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.
- 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.
- 054 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Whittier Blvd & Philadelphia St
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.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Whittier Blvd & Hadley St
A mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph. 67% 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.
- Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
- 074 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Beverly Blvd & Citrus Ave
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.
- 087 crashes
Pickering Ave & Bailey St
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 7 crashes a driver was turning left. 4 of 7 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 57% 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.
- 095 crashes
Hadley St & Magnolia Ave
Drivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning left. 40% 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.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Whittier Blvd & Colima Rd
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
Streets with the most pedestrian crashes in Whittier
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Blvd | 36 | 7 |
| Painter Ave | 13 | 1 |
| Pickering Ave | 7 | 1 |
| Hadley St | 7 | 0 |
| Mar Vista St | 6 | 1 |
| Lambert Rd | 6 | 0 |
| Santa Fe Springs Rd | 5 | 4 |
| Beverly Blvd | 5 | 3 |
| Philadelphia St | 5 | 0 |
| Greenleaf Ave | 4 | 2 |
Reported pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
When pedestrians are hit in Whittier
The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.). 30% of reported pedestrian crashes happened between 3 and 7 p.m. (California: 28%), and the busiest day was Friday.
| Monday | 21 | |
| Tuesday | 17 | |
| Wednesday | 28 | |
| Thursday | 11 | |
| Friday | 39 | |
| Saturday | 20 | |
| Sunday | 15 |
Reported pedestrian crashes in Whittier, 2021–2026, by the hour and day on the police report.
Where pedestrians are hit in Whittier
| Where the person on foot was | Whittier | California |
|---|---|---|
| In a crosswalk at an intersection | 44% | 42% |
| In a crosswalk away from an intersection | 2% | 3% |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | 29% | 26% |
| In the road or on the shoulder, not crossing | 26% | 29% |
Shares of reported pedestrian crashes in Whittier, 2021–2026, that record where the person was (147) or the road's posted speed (10). Freeway crashes are left out. These describe the crashes, not how dangerous each kind of street is: we have no count of how many people cross each one.
Pedestrian crashes in Whittier by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 30 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 37 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 29 | 6 | |
| 2026 | 21 | 3 |
How people get to work in Whittier
| Share of workers | Whittier | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 17.2% |
6.2% of households in Whittier have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 33.2 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 86,165 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Whittier's streets.
Common questions about Whittier
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Whittier?
- The worst spot is Pickering Ave & Penn St, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Whittier Blvd & Dorland Pl (5) and Whittier Blvd & Greenleaf Ave (9).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Whittier?
- 7 crashes killed someone in 151 reported pedestrian crashes in Whittier from 2021–2026, and 31 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Whittier?
- 34% involved a driver turning, 21% turning left. 42% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 28% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% happened after dark.
- When and where do pedestrian crashes happen in Whittier, compared with California?
- Of 151 reported pedestrian crashes in Whittier from 2021–2026: 40% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 21% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).
- Which streets in Whittier have the most pedestrian crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Whittier Blvd (36), Painter Ave (13), Pickering Ave (7), Hadley St (7), Mar Vista St (6). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- What time of day are pedestrians hit in Whittier?
- The busiest hour for reported pedestrian crashes in Whittier was 6 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.), and the busiest day was Friday, 2021–2026.
- How many people walk to work in Whittier?
- 1.6% of workers in Whittier walk to work (California: 2.4%), and 1.4% take public transit. 6.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Whittier each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 18, 2022: 16, 2023: 30, 2024: 37, 2025: 29, 2026: 21. 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), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-07. How the data works.