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REDLANDS, Calif. — Thirteen pedestrians have been killed in vehicle collisions in Redlands since 2022, more than three times the number recorded during the previous six years, according to new data from the Redlands Police Department.
The numbers come as California marks Pedestrian Safety Month in September and RPD urges drivers to slow down and remain alert for people walking.
Pedestrian deaths higher since 2022
From 2016 through 2021, Redlands recorded four pedestrian deaths, with no more than one in any single year.
Since 2022, the city has recorded 13, including six in 2025 and 2026.
Two pedestrians have been killed this year, while four were killed in 2025, tying 2022 for the highest annual number in RPD data dating to 2016.
The six fatal collisions in 2025 and 2026 occurred across the city, including on Orange Street, Lugonia Avenue, Alabama Street and Cypress Avenue.
Pedestrian-vehicle collisions have fluctuated considerably over the past decade, ranging from a low of 13 in 2020 to a high of 34 in 2024. So far this year, RPD has recorded 27 pedestrian-vehicle collisions, matching the 27 reported during all of 2025.
The local numbers come amid a broader pedestrian safety problem across California. In 2024, 1,090 people were struck and killed while walking in the state, accounting for 28% of all traffic fatalities, according to RPD.
Police urge drivers to slow down
“Everyone, regardless of how they travel, deserves to arrive at their destination safely,” RPD Traffic Unit Supervisor Sgt. Jeffrey Frisch said in a statement. “Drivers play a critical role in keeping people walking safe. By staying focused and slowing down, especially in areas where there are more people walking, we can help prevent crashes and put safety first on every trip.”
RPD advises drivers to slow down at intersections and be prepared to stop for people walking in both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Drivers should also follow posted speed limits, avoid distractions and use additional caution at night or during poor weather conditions.
As part of its Pedestrian Safety Month campaign, RPD conducted a pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement operation Aug. 28 focused on behaviors that put pedestrians and cyclists at risk, including speeding, illegal turns, failing to yield and running stop signs or traffic signals.
Police also offered safety recommendations for pedestrians, including using marked crosswalks when available, walking on sidewalks, looking both ways and making eye contact with drivers before crossing. RPD recommends pedestrians avoid using headphones or talking on the phone while crossing a street.
Funding for the pedestrian safety program is provided by a California Office of Traffic Safety grant through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
A former broadcast news producer, Stephanie launched CFR in 2023. Originally from Michigan, she’s made Redlands home with her husband and three kids. When she’s not reporting, she’s problem-solving at the climbing gym or trying new local restaurants.
