Pedestrian crashes on Sierra Ave, Fontana

We don't rate streets as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 32 pedestrian crashes were reported on Sierra Ave in Fontana from 2021–2026, 7 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Sierra Ave & Merrill Ave (7). 22% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left. 34% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the mapSierra Ave & Merrill Ave7 crashes. A mix of crash types.
• Next in FontanaFoothill Blvd34 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in Fontana253 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 22% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left.
• 34% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 41% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 41% happened after dark.
• 13% were hit-and-run.

Set against all pedestrian crashes in California:

• 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark.
• 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
• The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

1. Sierra Ave & Merrill Ave

   7 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   A mix of crash types

   Of 7 people hit here, 4 were in a crosswalk at the intersection and 2 were crossing away from a crosswalk. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.

   • No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
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2. Sierra Ave & Marygold Ave

   5 crashes

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.

   • 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.
   • Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
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3. Sierra Ave & Ceres Ave

   3 crashes

   A mix of crash types

   Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.

   • No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
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4. Sierra Ave & Valley Blvd

   3 crashes

   People 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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 7 p.m..

Where on Sierra Ave do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

Sierra Ave & Merrill Ave, with 7 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Sierra Ave & Marygold Ave (5) and Sierra Ave & Ceres Ave (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on Sierra Ave?

22% involved a driver turning, 9% turning left. 34% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 41% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 41% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.

When do pedestrian crashes happen on Sierra Ave, compared with California?

Of 32 reported pedestrian crashes on Sierra Ave in Fontana from 2021–2026: 41% (California: 42%) of crashes happened after dark. 22% (California: 27%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 7 p.m. (California: 6 p.m.).

How many pedestrian crashes happen on Sierra Ave each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on Sierra Ave in Fontana: 2021: 6, 2022: 4, 2023: 6, 2024: 7, 2025: 6, 2026: 3. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.