Bike crash hotspots in Camarillo, CA
93 bike crashes were reported in Camarillo from 2021–2025, 10 of them serious or fatal (3 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 Camarillo (83 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Camarillo
- 58% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 9% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Ponderosa Dr & Rosewood Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. Shepherd Dr & Ponderosa Dr
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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
3. Ponderosa Dr & Las Posas Rd (W)
3 crashesRiders hit from behind
2 of 3 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Run a bright rear light day and night, and ride where drivers see you early rather than tucked into the gutter. A mirror or rear radar helps.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
4. Calle Cancun & Flynn Rd
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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
5. Mobil Av & Daily Dr
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. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
6. Las Posas Rd & Ventura Bl
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. 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
7. Daily Dr & Arneill Rd
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. 67% 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.
Bike crashes in Camarillo by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 33 | 5 |
Common questions about Camarillo
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Camarillo?
- The worst spot is Ponderosa Dr & Rosewood Av, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Shepherd Dr & Ponderosa Dr (3) and Ponderosa Dr & Las Posas Rd (W) (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Camarillo?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 93 reported bike crashes in Camarillo from 2021–2025, and 10 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Camarillo?
- 58% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 9% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Camarillo each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 10, 2023: 17, 2024: 25, 2025: 33. 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.