Pedestrian crash hotspots in Highland, CA
61 pedestrian crashes were reported in Highland from 2021–2025, 25 of them serious or fatal (12 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Bike crash hotspots in Highland (31 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Highland
- 18% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left.
- 16% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 51% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 84% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Baseline St & Mckinley Av
6 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
2. Sterling Av & Walker St
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers 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. 80% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
3. Baseline St & Golondrina Dr
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
5 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 83% 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.
4. Highland Av & Victoria Av
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 80% 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.
5. 9th St & Mckinley St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 100% happened after dark.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
6. Baseline St & Victoria Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
7. Victoria Av & Temple St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
100% happened after dark.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
Pedestrian crashes in Highland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 |
Common questions about Highland
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Highland?
- The worst spot is Baseline St & Mckinley Av, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal. Next are Sterling Av & Walker St (5) and Baseline St & Golondrina Dr (6).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Highland?
- 12 crashes killed someone in 61 reported pedestrian crashes in Highland from 2021–2025, and 25 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Highland?
- 18% involved a driver turning, 8% turning left. 16% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 51% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 84% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Highland each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 15, 2023: 15, 2024: 9, 2025: 10. 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.