Bike crash hotspots in Alhambra, CA
81 bike crashes were reported in Alhambra from 2021–2025, 6 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 Alhambra (105 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Alhambra
- 44% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 16% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 20% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Valley Bl & Almansor St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 of 4 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. 6th St & Ramona Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. Main St & Valencia St
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 of 4 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. 50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
4. 9th St & Valley Rd
3 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
5. Mission Rd & Hidalgo Ave
3 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
6. Marshall St & New Av
3 crashesSide-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.
Bike crashes in Alhambra by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
Common questions about Alhambra
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Alhambra?
- The worst spot is Valley Bl & Almansor St, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are 6th St & Ramona Rd (3) and Main St & Valencia St (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Alhambra?
- No deaths were reported in 81 reported bike crashes in Alhambra from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Alhambra?
- 44% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 16% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 20% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Alhambra each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 24, 2023: 3, 2024: 26, 2025: 12. 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.