Bike crash hotspots in Bell, CA
73 bike crashes were reported in Bell from 2021–2025, 8 of them serious or fatal (1 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 Bell (92 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Bell
- 11% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 23% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Gage Av & Otis Av
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Gage Av & Walker Av
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. Florence Av & Corona Av
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
43% happened after dark.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
4. Gage Av & Prospect Av
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
5. Atlantic Av & Florence Av
6 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. Gage Av & Heliotrope Av
6 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
7. Gage Av & California Av
5 crashesA mix of crash types
40% happened after dark.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
8. Florence Av & Wilcox Av
5 crashesA mix of crash types
60% happened after dark.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
9. Gage Av & Clarkson Av
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.
10. Bell Av & California Av
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.
Bike crashes in Bell by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 3 |
Common questions about Bell
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Bell?
- The worst spot is Gage Av & Otis Av, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Gage Av & Walker Av (6) and Florence Av & Corona Av (7).
- How many cyclists were killed in Bell?
- 1 crash killed someone in 73 reported bike crashes in Bell from 2021–2025, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Bell?
- 11% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 23% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Bell each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 6, 2023: 22, 2024: 18, 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. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-22. How the data works.