Pedestrian crash hotspots in Desert Hot Springs, CA
50 pedestrian crashes were reported in Desert Hot Springs from 2021–2025, 19 of them serious or fatal (14 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
How people on foot get hit in Desert Hot Springs
- 22% involved a driver turning, 6% turning left.
- 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 62% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Palm Dr & Cahuilla Ave
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
2. Palm Dr & Ironwood Dr
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
3. Palm Dr & Hacienda Ave
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right.
- → 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.
4. Palm Dr & Two Bunch Palms Trl
5 crashesDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 3 of 5 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Desert Hot Springs by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 |
Common questions about Desert Hot Springs
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Desert Hot Springs?
- The worst spot is Palm Dr & Cahuilla Ave, with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Palm Dr & Ironwood Dr (3) and Palm Dr & Hacienda Ave (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Desert Hot Springs?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 50 reported pedestrian crashes in Desert Hot Springs from 2021–2025, and 19 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Desert Hot Springs?
- 22% involved a driver turning, 6% turning left. 20% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 30% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 62% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Desert Hot Springs each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 13, 2023: 10, 2024: 6, 2025: 8. 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. Crashes on freeways are left out. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-23. How the data works.