Bike crash hotspots in Beverly Hills, CA
70 bike crashes were reported in Beverly Hills from 2021–2025, 5 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 Beverly Hills (95 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Beverly Hills
- 44% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 29% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 10% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. N Santa Monica Bl & Canon Dr
11 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 11 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. N Santa Monica Bl & Wilshire Bl
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
4 of 6 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.
3. N Rexford Dr & Burton Wy
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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.
4. N Santa Monica Blvd & N Maple Dr
6 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 6 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.
5. N Santa Monica Bl & N Foothill Rd
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
6. N Santa Monica Bl & Bedford Dr
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. 67% happened after dark. 67% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
7. Gregory Wy & Reeves Dr
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.
8. Crescent Dr & Charleville Blvd
4 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 4 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.
9. Wilshire Bl & S Doheny Dr
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.
10. N Crescent Dr & Dayton Wy
3 crashesHead-on crashes
2 of 3 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
Bike crashes in Beverly Hills by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 1 |
Common questions about Beverly Hills
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Beverly Hills?
- The worst spot is N Santa Monica Bl & Canon Dr, with 11 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are N Santa Monica Bl & Wilshire Bl (6) and N Rexford Dr & Burton Wy (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Beverly Hills?
- No deaths were reported in 70 reported bike crashes in Beverly Hills from 2021–2025, and 5 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Beverly Hills?
- 44% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 29% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 10% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Beverly Hills each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 7, 2023: 10, 2024: 28, 2025: 22. 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.