Bike crash hotspots in Highland, CA
31 bike crashes were reported in Highland from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Pedestrian crash hotspots in Highland (61 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Highland
- 35% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 39% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Baseline St
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatalA mix of crash types
75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. Baseline St & Valaria Dr
3 crashesCrashes with people on foot
2 of 3 crashes were with a pedestrian.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
Bike crashes in Highland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
Common questions about Highland
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Highland?
- The worst spot is Baseline St, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Baseline St & Valaria Dr (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Highland?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 31 reported bike crashes in Highland from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Highland?
- 35% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 39% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Highland each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 9, 2023: 3, 2024: 10, 2025: 6. 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. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-22. How the data works.