Bike crash hotspots in Alameda, CA
162 bike crashes were reported in Alameda from 2021–2025, 13 of them serious or fatal. Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
Also: Pedestrian crash hotspots in Alameda (142 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Alameda
- 51% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 13% happened after dark.
- 13% were hit-and-run.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Blanding Av & Park St
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 5 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
2. Otis Dr & Park St
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalHead-on crashes
3 of 7 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn. 43% were hit-and-run.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
3. Park St & San Antonio Av
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 7 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door.
- → Ride at least 4 feet from parked cars to stay out of the door zone, and watch for drivers who overtake and then turn right across you.
4. Central Av & Park St
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 6 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal. 33% were hit-and-run.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
5. Shoreline Dr & Southshore Center
7 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. Oak St & Buena Vista Av
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 5 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
7. Lincoln Av & Sherman St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 of 3 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
8. Robert Davey Jr Dr & Island Dr
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 of 3 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
9. High St & Jackson St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 of 3 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.
- → Slow down approaching the junction, watch drivers' front wheels at side streets and driveways, and don't assume a driver waiting to turn has seen you.
10. Central Av & Page St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 3 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door.
- → Ride at least 4 feet from parked cars to stay out of the door zone, and watch for drivers who overtake and then turn right across you.
Bike crashes in Alameda by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 36 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 52 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 29 | 2 |
Common questions about Alameda
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Alameda?
- The worst spot is Blanding Av & Park St, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Otis Dr & Park St (7) and Park St & San Antonio Av (7).
- How many cyclists were killed in Alameda?
- No deaths were reported in 162 reported bike crashes in Alameda from 2021–2025, and 13 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Alameda?
- 51% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 13% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen in Alameda each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 20, 2022: 36, 2023: 25, 2024: 52, 2025: 29. 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. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-22. How the data works.