Bike crash hotspots in El Monte, CA
225 bike crashes were reported in El Monte from 2021–2025, 27 of them serious or fatal (4 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 El Monte (219 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in El Monte
- 64% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 26% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Valley Blvd & Garvey Ave
12 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 of 12 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.
2. Santa Anita Ave & Main St
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 9 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.
3. Ramona Blvd & Maxson Rd
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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. 60% 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. Garvey Av & Nevada Av
9 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 9 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. Lower Azusa Rd & El Monte Ave
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. Peck Rd & Garvey Ave
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 8 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.
7. Baldwin Ave & Valley Blvd
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 of 8 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. Ramona Blvd & Valley Blvd
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 8 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. Santa Anita Av & Asher St
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
- → 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.
10. Ramona Blvd & Cogswell Rd
4 crashes · 2 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.
Bike crashes in El Monte by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 41 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 49 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 55 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 51 | 4 |
Common questions about El Monte
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in El Monte?
- The worst spot is Valley Blvd & Garvey Ave, with 12 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Santa Anita Ave & Main St (9) and Ramona Blvd & Maxson Rd (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in El Monte?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 225 reported bike crashes in El Monte from 2021–2025, and 27 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in El Monte?
- 64% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 26% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in El Monte each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 29, 2022: 41, 2023: 49, 2024: 55, 2025: 51. 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.