Bike crash hotspots in Clovis, CA
145 bike crashes were reported in Clovis from 2021–2025, 6 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 Clovis (87 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Clovis
- 66% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 17% happened after dark.
- 11% were hit-and-run.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. W Shaw Av & Villa Av
6 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 of 6 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. 50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
2. N Clovis Av & Alluvial Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. 50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
3. N Clovis Av & Herndon Av
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. 50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
4. E Bullard Av & N Fowler Av N
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.
5. N Minnwawa Av & Nees Av
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.
6. SR-168 To Shaw Avenue & Shaw 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. Traffic is posted at about 65 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. S Fowler Ave S & W Shaw Av W
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.
8. Clovis Av & 4th 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.
- → 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.
9. Clovis Av & Gettysburg Av
3 crashesCrashes with people on foot
2 of 3 crashes were with a pedestrian. 100% happened after dark.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
10. Ashlan Av & Bundy 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.
Bike crashes in Clovis by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 33 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 37 | 2 |
Common questions about Clovis
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Clovis?
- The worst spot is W Shaw Av & Villa Av, with 6 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are N Clovis Av & Alluvial Av (4) and N Clovis Av & Herndon Av (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Clovis?
- 1 crash killed someone in 145 reported bike crashes in Clovis from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Clovis?
- 66% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 17% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen in Clovis each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 21, 2022: 20, 2023: 34, 2024: 33, 2025: 37. 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.