Pedestrian crash hotspots in San Bernardino, CA
420 pedestrian crashes were reported in San Bernardino from 2021–2025, 122 of them serious or fatal (70 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 San Bernardino (176 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in San Bernardino
- 24% involved a driver turning, 16% turning left.
- 23% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 55% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. E Highland Av & Valaria
13 crashes · 6 serious or fatal · 3 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
9 of 13 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 85% 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. E Highland Av & N Valencia Av
6 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 3 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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. E Highland Av & E Highland Av 1522
5 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 5 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 40% 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. W Baseline St & N Sierra Av
5 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA mix of crash types
Of 5 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 80% 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.
5. N Orange St & E Clifton Av
12 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
4 of 12 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 42% 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.
6. W 40th St & N H St
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 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.
7. N Meridian Av & W Court St
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 6 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 67% 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.
8. W Baseline St & N Lassen St
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalPeople hit crossing mid-block
2 of 4 people were crossing away from a crosswalk. 100% 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.
9. E Lynwood Dr & N Mountain Av
3 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
10. E 40th St & N Harrison St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA mix of crash types
100% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in San Bernardino by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84 | 25 | |
| 2022 | 95 | 28 | |
| 2023 | 74 | 25 | |
| 2024 | 77 | 27 | |
| 2025 | 90 | 17 |
Common questions about San Bernardino
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in San Bernardino?
- The worst spot is E Highland Av & Valaria, with 13 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal. Next are E Highland Av & N Valencia Av (6) and E Highland Av & E Highland Av 1522 (5).
- How many pedestrians were killed in San Bernardino?
- 70 crashes killed someone in 420 reported pedestrian crashes in San Bernardino from 2021–2025, and 122 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in San Bernardino?
- 24% involved a driver turning, 16% turning left. 23% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 38% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 55% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in San Bernardino each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 84, 2022: 95, 2023: 74, 2024: 77, 2025: 90. 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.