Bike crash hotspots in Colton, CA
44 bike crashes were reported in Colton from 2021–2025, 5 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Colton (68 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Colton
- 48% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 27% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Rancho Av & Valley Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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 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.
2. N La Cadena Dr & E Valley Bl
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.
3. G St & 13th 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.
Bike crashes in Colton by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 14 | 1 |
Common questions about Colton
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Colton?
- The worst spot is Rancho Av & Valley Bl, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are N La Cadena Dr & E Valley Bl (3) and G St & 13th St (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Colton?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 44 reported bike crashes in Colton from 2021–2025, and 5 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Colton?
- 48% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 27% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Colton each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 14, 2023: 4, 2024: 9, 2025: 14. 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.