Bike crash hotspots in Palmdale, CA
63 bike crashes were reported in Palmdale from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal (1 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 Palmdale (195 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Palmdale
- 49% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 11% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 32% happened after dark.
- 17% were hit-and-run.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Sierra Hwy & Rt 138
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph. 50% were hit-and-run.
- → 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. Avenue S & 47th St East
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 5 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
3. Rancho Vista Bl & Lowes Dr
3 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 of 3 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
Bike crashes in Palmdale by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 |
Common questions about Palmdale
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Palmdale?
- The worst spot is Sierra Hwy & Rt 138, with 6 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Avenue S & 47th St East (5) and Rancho Vista Bl & Lowes Dr (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Palmdale?
- 1 crash killed someone in 63 reported bike crashes in Palmdale from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Palmdale?
- 49% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 11% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 32% happened after dark. 17% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen in Palmdale each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 14, 2023: 15, 2024: 12, 2025: 15. 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.