Car Accidents in Long Beach, CA: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Long Beach, CA.
Major highways shape local crash patterns; Interstate 710 begins at Ocean Boulevard and runs north to SR 60, moving goods between the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles and the region’s rail yards. Truck crashes on the 710 are above the state average. The 405 also crosses Long Beach, and surface streets like Pacific Coast Highway (SR 1) and Anaheim Street are among the city’s most dangerous corridors, especially in Downtown and Central Long Beach. In 2025, fatal crashes in Long Beach reached their highest total in more than a decade.
The location of a crash, whether on a freeway or city street, determines which agency handles the official report and how the process works. Our team tracks these details to help residents, commuters, and visitors navigate the aftermath of an accident in Long Beach.
Long Beach Police, CHP and Your Crash Report
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) handles crashes on city streets. The California Highway Patrol handles crashes on the freeways that cross Long Beach, including the 405, the 710, and SR 91.
LBPD collision reports are available from the Information Management Division at 400 West Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. Requests must be submitted by mail or in person using the department’s Application for Release of Traffic Collision and/or Crime Report form, as no online option is currently listed. Each request has a non-refundable $29 processing fee, and mail applications require a copy of photo ID. The department notes that processing can take up to six months.
For California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports, submit a CHP 190 form in person at any CHP office or mail it to the office that handled the crash, including a copy of photo ID or a notarized signature. The fee is $10 for up to 25 pages.
Additionally, California law requires drivers to submit an SR 1 form to the DMV within 10 days of any crash involving injury, death, or property damage over $1,000, regardless of fault. Filing a police report does not meet this requirement.
Not sure which agency holds your report? We can help you find out. Our California accident resources cover the rest of the state.
Long Beach Crash Counts, 2022 to 2025
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| Fatal traffic collisions | 53, the most in more than 10 years | 2025 | Long Beach Post |
| People killed walking, biking or riding an e-scooter (vulnerable road users) | 32 | 2025 | Long Beach Post |
| People killed in traffic collisions | 56 | 2025 | NBC Los Angeles |
| Victims killed and injured, all crashes | 3,774, 1st of 15 large California cities | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| Pedestrians killed and injured | 339, 2nd of 15 | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| Hit-and-run crashes with someone killed or injured | 496, 2nd of 15 | 2023 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
Long Beach’s High-Injury Corridors
According to the city’s 2020 Safe Streets Long Beach Action Plan, 83 percent of high-injury corridors are located in disadvantaged communities, mainly clustered in Downtown and Central Long Beach, with additional corridors in North and West Long Beach. Five corridors account for the highest crash totals. The Action Plan covers data from 2013 to 2017; speed camera statistics are drawn from the city’s October 2025 pilot program and cover 2017 to 2021.
Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1), from the Terminal Island Freeway ramps to Molino Avenue, saw 344 crashes (21 resulting in death or serious injury), the highest among the city’s high-injury corridors. Another stretch, from Pacific Avenue to Temple Avenue, saw 150 crashes (18 fatal or serious) on the pedestrian and bike network. Caltrans manages PCH, and the city’s 2023 update still lists it as its highest-risk segment.
Anaheim Street, from Hayes Avenue to Ximeno Avenue, recorded 300 crashes on the Action Plan’s pedestrian and bike network, including 24 fatal or serious injuries, the highest on that network. The stretch from Oregon Avenue to Ximeno Avenue saw 319 crashes, 18 of them fatal or serious. Anaheim, from Redondo Avenue to Termino Avenue, is also a speed camera corridor, with five severe crashes and one fatal crash.
Pacific Avenue, from Willow Street to Pacific Coast Highway, saw seven fatal and 14 severe crashes, the highest number of fatal crashes among the city’s top nine corridors for speed camera needs. Public Works ranks Pacific as the city’s fourth most dangerous corridor for pedestrians and cyclists. Planned improvements from PCH to Wardlow Road include new signals, protected corners, painted bike lanes (PCH to 31st Street), and a separated two-way bike lane (31st Street to Wardlow), with construction scheduled for late 2026 through late 2028.
7th Street, from Orange Avenue to Federation Drive, had 260 crashes (18 fatal or serious). The stretch from Cherry Avenue to Termino Avenue is also a speed camera corridor on the city’s high-injury network, with eight severe and two fatal crashes for both pedestrians and drivers.
Artesia Boulevard, from Harbor Avenue to Butler Avenue in North Long Beach, saw six severe crashes, two fatal crashes, and 30 street racing incidents, according to the city’s speed camera report. A safety project on Artesia was completed in May 2025, as reported by the Long Beach Post.
Other high-need corridors include Second Street (Bay Shore Avenue to Appian Way), Ocean Boulevard and Willow Street (Pacific Avenue to Atlantic Avenue), Atlantic Avenue (LA River to Artesia Boulevard), and Long Beach Boulevard (Victoria Street to Market Street).
In addition to understanding the high-injury corridors in Long Beach, it’s crucial for residents and visitors to stay informed about local resources that can aid in the event of an accident. For comprehensive support and information, check out our California local accident resources, which offer valuable guidance on navigating the aftermath of vehicular incidents and ensuring necessary legal protections. Being aware of these resources can help individuals make informed decisions and enhance their safety on the road.
Long Beach Trauma Centers and the Nearest Level I
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center (2801 Atlantic Avenue) is a Level II trauma center for both adults and children. Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center (1050 Linden Avenue) is also designated Level II, according to the Los Angeles County EMS Agency’s April 2026 directory.
Long Beach does not have a Level I trauma center. The closest is Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1000 West Carson Street, West Carson), which serves both adults and children at the Level I trauma level.
What People Ask About Long Beach Crashes
How many people die in Long Beach traffic crashes each year?
Long Beach recorded 53 fatal traffic collisions in 2025, the highest total in more than a decade, according to the Long Beach Post. The figure represents the number of crashes, not the number of people killed. The most recent official death count comes from 2022, when 45 people died in traffic collisions, based on LBPD data cited by the City Manager.
Which Long Beach streets have the worst crash records?
Pacific Coast Highway, from the Terminal Island Freeway ramps to Molino Avenue, saw 344 crashes from 2013 to 2017, the highest in the city’s Safe Streets plan. Anaheim Street, from Hayes to Ximeno Avenues, had 24 crashes with fatalities or serious injuries, topping the pedestrian and bike network. Pacific Avenue had seven fatal crashes from 2017 to 2021.
How do I get a Long Beach police collision report?
Collision report requests can be made by mail or in person at the LBPD Information Management Division, 400 West Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. The application fee is $29, and a copy of photo ID is required for mailed requests. No online option is currently available, and processing can take up to six months.
How does Long Beach rank for pedestrian safety in California?
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, Long Beach ranked second worst among 15 large California cities for pedestrian safety in 2023, with 339 pedestrians killed or injured. For people under 15, Long Beach ranked worst, with 30 children hurt or killed. The city had the highest overall total for traffic victims killed and injured.
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At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes in all fifty states. But that’s not all; we also report the latest crashes county by county, not just state by state. Our goal is to give drivers and other road users reliable, up-to-date crash information for any location they’re interested in.
Here you can find some of the most recent crashes in Los Angeles County, which covers Long Beach along with Glendale, Whittier, El Monte and Diamond Bar, plus communities such as Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Marina del Rey and Westmont. Read recent Long Beach reports, or read the full archive by visiting our Los Angeles County accident news page.
Long Beach’s trouble spots have plenty of company statewide. High-crash roads and intersections across California show up again and again in the crash record, and our daily accident alerts pick up new wrecks as they come in.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.