Bike crash hotspots in Buena Park, CA
74 bike crashes were reported in Buena Park from 2021–2025, 3 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 Buena Park (91 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Buena Park
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 11% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 34% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Beach Bl & Artesia Bl
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Western Av & 8th St
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.
3. Beach Bl & La Palma Av
3 crashesCrashes with people on foot
2 of 3 crashes were with a pedestrian.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
Bike crashes in Buena Park by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 1 |
Common questions about Buena Park
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Buena Park?
- The worst spot is Beach Bl & Artesia Bl, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Western Av & 8th St (3) and Beach Bl & La Palma Av (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Buena Park?
- No deaths were reported in 74 reported bike crashes in Buena Park from 2021–2025, and 3 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Buena Park?
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 11% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 34% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Buena Park each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 17, 2022: 12, 2023: 15, 2024: 8, 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.