Pedestrian crash hotspots in Lancaster, CA
137 pedestrian crashes were reported in Lancaster from 2021–2025, 59 of them serious or fatal (30 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 Lancaster (52 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Lancaster
- 23% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left.
- 25% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 37% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 51% happened after dark.
- 20% were hit-and-run.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Avenue 5 & Cedar Av
6 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 3 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 83% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 50 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. 10th St W & Newgrove St
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 4 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
3. Avenue K & Division St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. Traffic is posted at about 50 mph.
- → Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
4. Avenue I & Robin Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 50 mph. 67% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
5. Avenue J & 15th St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 50 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
6. Division St & Ave J
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
7. Avenue K & Gadsden Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 67% 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 Lancaster by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 19 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 45 | 16 | |
| 2025 | 40 | 16 |
Common questions about Lancaster
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Lancaster?
- The worst spot is Avenue 5 & Cedar Av, with 6 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are 10th St W & Newgrove St (4) and Avenue K & Division St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Lancaster?
- 30 crashes killed someone in 137 reported pedestrian crashes in Lancaster from 2021–2025, and 59 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Lancaster?
- 23% involved a driver turning, 14% turning left. 25% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 37% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 51% happened after dark. 20% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Lancaster each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 19, 2023: 25, 2024: 45, 2025: 40. 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.