Bike crash hotspots in Bell Gardens, CA
61 bike crashes were reported in Bell Gardens from 2021–2025, 2 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 Bell Gardens (84 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Bell Gardens
- 84% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Florence Av & Ecl Of Garfield Av
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 8 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. Clara St & Eastern Av
6 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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.
- → 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.
3. Florence Av & Ajax Av
6 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 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. 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.
4. Jaboneria Rd & Florence Av
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
- → 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. Gage Av & Ecl Jaboneria 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.
6. Eastern Av & Jaboneria 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.
7. Gage Av & Eastern Av
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.
8. Scout Av & Florence Av
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.
Bike crashes in Bell Gardens by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
Common questions about Bell Gardens
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Bell Gardens?
- The worst spot is Florence Av & Ecl Of Garfield Av, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Clara St & Eastern Av (6) and Florence Av & Ajax Av (6).
- How many cyclists were killed in Bell Gardens?
- No deaths were reported in 61 reported bike crashes in Bell Gardens from 2021–2025, and 2 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Bell Gardens?
- 84% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Bell Gardens each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 7, 2023: 14, 2024: 16, 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.