Pedestrian crashes on Sierra Hwy, Lancaster
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- 17
- pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 8
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
Is Sierra Hwy in Lancaster safe to walk?
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: 17 pedestrian crashes were reported on Sierra Hwy in Lancaster from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at Sierra Hwy & Ave K (3). 18% involved a driver turning, 12% turning left. 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
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How people on foot get hit on Sierra Hwy
- 18% involved a driver turning, 12% turning left.
- 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 47% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 71% happened after dark.
- 24% were hit-and-run.
Where on Sierra Hwy crashes cluster
Sierra Hwy & Ave K
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When pedestrian crashes happen on Sierra Hwy
The busiest hour was 10 p.m..
Pedestrian crashes on Sierra Hwy by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
Common questions about Sierra Hwy
- Where on Sierra Hwy do the most pedestrian crashes happen?
- Sierra Hwy & Ave K, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit on Sierra Hwy?
- 18% involved a driver turning, 12% turning left. 29% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 47% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 71% happened after dark. 24% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen on Sierra Hwy each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes on Sierra Hwy in Lancaster: 2021: 4, 2022: 1, 2023: 3, 2024: 3, 2025: 4, 2026: 2. 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.
Other streets in Lancaster
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Crashes on freeways are left out. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.