The havoc and heartache caused by L.A.’s dependence on cars can be measured in many ways: insurance bills, hospital stays, funerals. But human beings aren’t the only ones at risk. Last year a record number of animals were found dead on the streets of Los Angeles.

The number of humans killed by automobiles in L.A. peaked in 2023, when 185 people died, before dropping to 169 in 2024 and 153 in 2025, according to preliminary figures. Meanwhile, the number of animals killed by automobiles has only continued to grow, reaching a new high of 33,458 in 2025, according to new data from the city’s MyLA311 service.

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