Bike crash hotspots in Berkeley, CA
458 bike crashes were reported in Berkeley from 2021–2025, 77 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 Berkeley (364 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Berkeley
- 45% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 14% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 16% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Hearst & Shattuck
15 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Adeline St & Oregon St
12 crashes · 3 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 of 12 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. Milvia & Dwight
13 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 13 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.
4. Milvia & Center
15 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 15 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. Channing Way & Dana St
9 crashes · 3 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. University & Frontage
10 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 10 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. Rt 123 & Channing Wy
7 crashes · 3 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 7 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. Bancroft Wy & Dana St
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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. 25% 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.
9. Allston Wy & Milvia St
10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 10 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. University Av & Bonar St
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 of 7 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 Berkeley by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 111 | 12 | |
| 2023 | 98 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 88 | 20 | |
| 2025 | 90 | 13 |
Common questions about Berkeley
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Berkeley?
- The worst spot is Hearst & Shattuck, with 15 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Adeline St & Oregon St (12) and Milvia & Dwight (13).
- How many cyclists were killed in Berkeley?
- 1 crash killed someone in 458 reported bike crashes in Berkeley from 2021–2025, and 77 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Berkeley?
- 45% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 14% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 16% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Berkeley each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 71, 2022: 111, 2023: 98, 2024: 88, 2025: 90. 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.