Bike crash statistics and hotspots in Carson, CA
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 117
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 12
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- Avalon Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Carson safe to ride a bike?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. What the records show: 117 bike crashes were reported in Carson from 2021–2026, 12 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Main St & Carson St (6). 39% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 20% happened after dark.
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How people on bikes get hit in Carson
- 39% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 20% happened after dark.
What the reports show about bike crashes in Carson
- 20% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 57% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 10% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.).
- 3% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
Set against all bike crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 016 crashes
Main St & Carson St
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 025 crashes
Carson St & Dolores St
Side-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. 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.
- 035 crashes
Avalon Blvd & Del Amo Blvd
Side-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. 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.
- 043 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Carson St & Alameda St
Head-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.
- 054 crashes
Carson St & Avalon Blvd
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 063 crashes
Avalon Blvd & 213th St
Side-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.
- 073 crashes
Carson St & Ravenna Ave
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 083 crashes
Victoria St & Coltman Ave
Side-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.
- 093 crashes
Main St & 223rd St
Side-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.
- 103 crashes
Avalon Blvd & Lincoln St
Side-impact crashes at the junction
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping. 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.
Streets with the most bike crashes in Carson
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Blvd | 20 | 0 |
| Carson St | 17 | 1 |
| Main St | 15 | 1 |
| 223rd St | 6 | 1 |
| Del Amo Blvd | 6 | 0 |
| Alameda St | 4 | 2 |
| Victoria St | 4 | 0 |
| I-405 | 3 | 2 |
| Figueroa St | 3 | 2 |
| Gardena Blvd | 3 | 0 |
Reported bike crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Carson
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 11 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 8 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 7 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 6 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 5 | |
| ran a red light | 4 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 67 cars, 28 SUVs, 5 pickup trucks and 4 truck or semis. In 3 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported bike crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
Bike crashes in Carson by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 23 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 26 | 0 |
How people get to work in Carson
| Share of workers | Carson | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 17.2% |
4.6% of households in Carson have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 92,871 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Carson's streets.
Common questions about Carson
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Carson?
- The worst spot is Main St & Carson St, with 6 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Carson St & Dolores St (5) and Avalon Blvd & Del Amo Blvd (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Carson?
- 1 crash killed someone in 117 reported bike crashes in Carson from 2021–2026, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Carson?
- 39% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 20% happened after dark.
- When and where do bike crashes happen in Carson, compared with California?
- Of 117 reported bike crashes in Carson from 2021–2026: 20% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark. 57% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 10% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.). 3% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Carson have the most bike crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Avalon Blvd (20), Carson St (17), Main St (15), 223rd St (6), Del Amo Blvd (6). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many people bike to work in Carson?
- 0.4% of workers in Carson ride a bicycle to work (California: 0.7%), and 1.6% take public transit. 4.6% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many bike crashes happen in Carson each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 20, 2023: 17, 2024: 23, 2025: 22, 2026: 26. 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.
Places to ride to near Carson
Bike climbs near Carson
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-22. How the data works.