Pedestrian crash hotspots in Palmdale, CA
195 pedestrian crashes were reported in Palmdale from 2021–2025, 61 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 Palmdale (63 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Palmdale
- 25% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left.
- 28% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 50% 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. Palmdale Bl & 5th St East
11 crashes · 5 serious or fatal · 3 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 11 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 73% happened after dark. 36% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
2. Palmdale Bl & Division St
5 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 3 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 60% 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.
3. Ave S & 25th St E
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit walking in the road
3 of 7 people were in the road or on the shoulder when they were hit, not crossing. 43% happened after dark. 57% were hit-and-run.
- → Stay out of the traffic lane: check behind you before stepping out from a parked car, and where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic as far from the lane as you can.
- → Wear something light or reflective, and cross where the street is lit.
4. Palmdale Bl & 5th St West
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
5. Palmdale Bl & 20th St E
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatalDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 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.
- → 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.
6. Ranhco Vista Bl & 10th St E
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 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. Palmdale Bl & 10th St E
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
8. Ave Q & 6th St East
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.
9. 10th St & Rt 14
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
3 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% 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.
10. Avenue 5 & T47th St E
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
100% happened after dark. 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Palmdale by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47 | 21 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 13 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 42 | 12 | |
| 2025 | 42 | 6 |
Common questions about Palmdale
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Palmdale?
- The worst spot is Palmdale Bl & 5th St East, with 11 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are Palmdale Bl & Division St (5) and Ave S & 25th St E (7).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Palmdale?
- 30 crashes killed someone in 195 reported pedestrian crashes in Palmdale from 2021–2025, and 61 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Palmdale?
- 25% involved a driver turning, 11% turning left. 28% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 36% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 50% happened after dark. 20% were hit-and-run.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Palmdale each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 47, 2022: 29, 2023: 35, 2024: 42, 2025: 42. 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.