Bike crash hotspots in Brea, CA
48 bike crashes were reported in Brea from 2021–2025, 7 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 Brea (51 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Brea
- 52% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 15% happened after dark.
- 17% were hit-and-run.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Imperial Hy & State College Bl
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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. 40% happened after dark. 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. Elm St & Brea Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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 Brea by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
Common questions about Brea
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Brea?
- The worst spot is Imperial Hy & State College Bl, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Elm St & Brea Bl (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Brea?
- No deaths were reported in 48 reported bike crashes in Brea from 2021–2025, and 7 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Brea?
- 52% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 15% happened after dark. 17% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen in Brea each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 8, 2023: 12, 2024: 5, 2025: 15. 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.