Bike crash hotspots in Compton, CA
93 bike crashes were reported in Compton from 2021–2025, 18 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 Compton (175 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Compton
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 32% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Compton Blvd & Santa Fe Av
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Compton Bl & Sloan 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. 40% 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. Rosecrans Av & Wilmington Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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. Santa Fe Av & Artesia Blvd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
5. Bullis Rd & Alondra Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
100% happened after dark.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
6. Compton Bl & Alameda St West
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Compton by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 21 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 19 | 2 |
Common questions about Compton
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Compton?
- The worst spot is Compton Blvd & Santa Fe Av, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Compton Bl & Sloan Av (5) and Rosecrans Av & Wilmington Av (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Compton?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 93 reported bike crashes in Compton from 2021–2025, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Compton?
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 32% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Compton each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 25, 2023: 21, 2024: 15, 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.