Pedestrian crash hotspots in Upland, CA
57 pedestrian crashes were reported in Upland from 2021–2025, 19 of them serious or fatal (7 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 Upland (62 crashes)
How people on foot get hit in Upland
- 35% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left.
- 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection.
- 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk.
- 44% happened after dark.
Where pedestrian crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Arrow Rte
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA mix of crash types
67% 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.
2. Arrow Hwy & Mountain Ave
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. Use signalized crossings rather than crossing mid-block.
3. N 3rd Ave Parking Lot & C St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
4. 2nd Ave & A St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Of 3 people hit here, 2 were in a crosswalk at the intersection.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Cross with the signal, and check for turning drivers before you step out.
5. Euclid Ave & 11th St
3 crashesDrivers turning left into people crossing
In 2 of 3 crashes a driver was turning left. 2 of 3 people were in the crosswalk at the intersection: having the right of way didn't protect them. 67% 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.
Pedestrian crashes in Upland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 5 |
Common questions about Upland
- Where do the most pedestrian crashes happen in Upland?
- The worst spot is Arrow Rte, with 3 reported pedestrian crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Arrow Hwy & Mountain Ave (3) and N 3rd Ave Parking Lot & C St (3).
- How many pedestrians were killed in Upland?
- 7 crashes killed someone in 57 reported pedestrian crashes in Upland from 2021–2025, and 19 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do pedestrians usually get hit in Upland?
- 35% involved a driver turning, 28% turning left. 46% of the people hit were in a crosswalk at an intersection. 21% were crossing away from a crosswalk. 44% happened after dark.
- How many pedestrian crashes happen in Upland each year?
- Reported pedestrian crashes with map locations: 2021: 1, 2022: 9, 2023: 14, 2024: 15, 2025: 18. 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.