Pedestrian crash hotspots in Palm Springs, CA
129 pedestrian crashes were reported in Palm Springs from 2021–2025, 44 of them serious or fatal (17 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 Palm Springs (61 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Palm Springs
- 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left.
- 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 57% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Sunrise Way & Sr 111 (Vista Chino)
5 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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. Ramon Road & San Luis Rey Drive
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 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 40 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. Sr 111 (Palm Canyon Drive N) & Yorba Road
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
4. Palm Canyon Drive E & Camino Real
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 3 of 6 crashes a driver was turning left. 3 of 6 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Before you step out, look for drivers turning left from the far side of the junction. They are watching for a gap in oncoming traffic, not for you.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
5. Ramon Road & Crossley Road
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 4 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 4 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Before you step out, look for drivers turning left from the far side of the junction. They are watching for a gap in oncoming traffic, not for you.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
6. Palm Canyon Drive S & Ramon Road
9 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 9 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 9 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 44% happened after dark.
- → Before you step out, look for drivers turning left from the far side of the junction. They are watching for a gap in oncoming traffic, not for you.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
7. Palm Canyon Drive E & Farrell Drive
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalDrivers turning right into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning right. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 50 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.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
8. Indian Canyon Drive N & Amado Road
8 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 4 of 8 crashes a driver was turning left. 5 of 8 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 63% happened after dark.
- → Before you step out, look for drivers turning left from the far side of the junction. They are watching for a gap in oncoming traffic, not for you.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
9. Ramon Road & Sunrise Way
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
67% 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.
10. Sr 111 (Gene Autry Trail) & Sr 111 (Palm Canyon Drive E)
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
Pedestrian crashes in Palm Springs by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 30 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 34 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 24 | 9 |
Common questions about Palm Springs
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Palm Springs?
- The worst spot is Sunrise Way & Sr 111 (Vista Chino), with 5 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Ramon Road & San Luis Rey Drive (4) and Sr 111 (Palm Canyon Drive N) & Yorba Road (4).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Palm Springs?
- 17 crashes killed someone in 129 reported pedestrian crashes in Palm Springs from 2021–2025, and 44 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Palm Springs?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 20% turning left. 40% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 33% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 57% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Palm Springs each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 20, 2022: 30, 2023: 34, 2024: 21, 2025: 24. 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.