Bike crash hotspots in Carson, CA
85 bike crashes were reported in Carson from 2021–2025, 12 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 Carson (122 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Carson
- 45% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 12% were riders hit from behind.
- 24% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Carson St & Orrick Av
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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.
2. Main St & Carson St
5 crashesA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
3. Victoria St & Coltman Av
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. Main St & 214th St
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.
Bike crashes in Carson by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 19 | 1 |
Common questions about Carson
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Carson?
- The worst spot is Carson St & Orrick Av, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Main St & Carson St (5) and Victoria St & Coltman Av (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Carson?
- 1 crash killed someone in 85 reported bike crashes in Carson from 2021–2025, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Carson?
- 45% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 12% were riders hit from behind. 24% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Carson each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 19, 2023: 16, 2024: 22, 2025: 19. 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.