Pedestrian crashes on 5th St, San Bernardino

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: 29 pedestrian crashes were reported on 5th St in San Bernardino from 2021–2026, 10 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at 5th St & Mt Vernon Ave (4). 21% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left. 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.

• The worst spot, on the map5th St & Mt Vernon Ave4 crashes. People hit crossing mid-block.
• Next in San BernardinoHighland Ave65 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityPedestrian hotspots in San Bernardino633 pedestrian crashes, 2021–2026

• 21% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left.
• 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
• 69% happened after dark.

1. 5th St & Mt Vernon Ave

   4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   People 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.
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2. 5th St & F St

   5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

   Drivers turning right into people crossing

   In 2 of 5 crashes a driver was turning right. 4 of 5 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 60% happened after dark.

   • 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.
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3. 5th St & Sepulveda Ave

   3 crashes

   People hit crossing mid-block

   2 of 3 people were crossing away from a crosswalk.

   • Cross at the nearest signal or crosswalk here, even if it's out of your way. Drivers don't expect people mid-block.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 8 p.m..

Where on 5th St do the most pedestrian crashes happen?

5th St & Mt Vernon Ave, with 4 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are 5th St & F St (5) and 5th St & Sepulveda Ave (3).

How do pedestrians usually get hit on 5th St?

21% involved a driver turning, 10% turning left. 38% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 24% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 69% happened after dark.

How many pedestrian crashes happen on 5th St each year?

Reported pedestrian crashes on 5th St in San Bernardino: 2021: 1, 2022: 5, 2023: 7, 2024: 4, 2025: 6, 2026: 6. 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.