Bike crash hotspots in Burbank, CA
94 bike crashes were reported in Burbank from 2021–2025, 7 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 Burbank (159 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Burbank
- 62% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 13% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 19% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Magnolia Boulevard & Hollywood Way
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
2. San Fernando Boulevard & Grismer Avenue
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
3. San Fernando Boulevard & Cornell Drive
3 crashesSide-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.
4. Glenoaks Boulevard & Olive Avenue
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.
5. Alameda Avenue & Pass Avenue
3 crashesSide-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.
6. Hollywood Way & Avon Street
3 crashesA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
Bike crashes in Burbank by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions about Burbank
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Burbank?
- The worst spot is Magnolia Boulevard & Hollywood Way, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are San Fernando Boulevard & Grismer Avenue (4) and San Fernando Boulevard & Cornell Drive (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Burbank?
- 1 crash killed someone in 94 reported bike crashes in Burbank from 2021–2025, and 7 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Burbank?
- 62% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 13% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 19% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Burbank each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 33, 2022: 18, 2023: 14, 2024: 26, 2025: 3. 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.