Key Takeaways:
- North Sterling Avenue and East 5th Street is the most dangerous intersection in San Bernardino.
- San Bernardino’s intersection crash rate is 13.35% higher than the average of California cities.
- The city’s fatal injury rate for intersection crashes is 31.20% higher than the cross-city average and the serious injury rate is 22.0% lower than the cross-city average.
San Bernardino sits at the heart of the Inland Empire, serving as a key connection point between Southern California and the rest of the state. Its network of highways and major roads supports a high volume of daily traffic, but with that comes an increased risk of collisions, especially at intersections. These high-traffic areas are where vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians cross paths, often leading to serious accidents.
To better understand where these risks are most concentrated, we analyzed crash data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), which was cleaned and geocoded by the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) from 2020 to 2024. Our study identifies the 10 most dangerous intersections in San Bernardino, comparing the city’s intersection crash rates to other major California cities and breaking down the severity of these incidents.
This analysis focuses on reported crashes where an injury was suspected or confirmed. Minor incidents without injuries are not included in the dataset. By highlighting these high-risk intersections, we aim to provide insight into the areas most in need of safety improvements.
Ranking Intersections by Danger Score
The intersections with the highest danger scores in San Bernardino reflect both the frequency of crashes and the severity of the incidents. By considering both the number of collisions and the level of injuries, we can identify which intersections present the greatest risks to both drivers and pedestrians.
North Sterling Avenue and East 5th Street ranks first, with 33 crashes and a danger score of 56. This intersection serves as a key connector in the city, with heavy traffic likely contributing to the higher crash frequency and increased danger.
Tied for second place, East Date Street and North Del Rosa Avenue and North Arrowhead Avenue and West Baseline Street, recording 24 crashes and 22 crashes, respectively. Both, however share a danger score of 46, indicating that their crash severities balance out the score. Both locations are busy intersections with a mix of residential and commercial traffic, further escalating the potential for accidents.
San Bernardino’s Intersection Crash Rate vs. Other California Cities
In this section, we examine how San Bernardino’s intersection crash rate compares to those in other California cities.
Across all studied California cities, the average proportion of intersection crashes is 37.16%, while San Bernardino’s rate of 42.12% is about 13.35% higher than the average.
Crash Severity Distribution
We also analyze intersection crashes based on severity, including fatal, serious, minor, and possible injuries.
San Bernardino’s fatal injury rate in intersection crashes is 3.07%, which is 31.20% higher than the cross-city average of 2.34%. Conversely, San Bernardino’s serious injury rate stands at 7.18%, which is 22.0% lower than the cross-city average of 9.20%
For less severe categories, San Bernardino reports 31.32% minor injuries and 58.42% possible injuries in intersection crashes.
Conclusion
San Bernardino’s intersection crash data shows significant safety challenges. The city’s intersection crash rate is notably higher than the average for California cities, and its fatal injury rate is alarmingly elevated. While the serious injury rate is lower than the cross-city average, the overall crash frequency and severity at key intersections indicate a pressing need for targeted safety measures. If you were injured in one of the intersections, contact our San Bernardino personal injury lawyers today.
Methodology
Crash data from the the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), which was cleaned and geocoded by the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) from 2020 to 2024 was analyzed in this study. Only incidents where an injury was reported or suspected were included, excluding minor crashes that did not involve documented injuries.
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