Bike crash hotspots in Escondido, CA
222 bike crashes were reported in Escondido from 2021–2025, 27 of them serious or fatal (5 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 Escondido (254 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Escondido
- 51% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 23% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Valley Py & Ash St
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-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.
2. Washington Av & Broadway
10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 10 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. Broadway & El Norte Py
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 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. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
4. Valley Py & Orange St
10 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 10 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. Mission Av & Centre City Py
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
6. Valley Py & Midway Dr
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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.
- → 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. Valley Py & Rose St
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
8. Valley Py & La Trza Bl
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
9. Broadway & Mission 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.
- → 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. N. Hickory St
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
- → 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 Escondido by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 49 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 42 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 49 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 49 | 5 |
Common questions about Escondido
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Escondido?
- The worst spot is Valley Py & Ash St, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Washington Av & Broadway (10) and Broadway & El Norte Py (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Escondido?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 222 reported bike crashes in Escondido from 2021–2025, and 27 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Escondido?
- 51% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 23% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Escondido each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 33, 2022: 49, 2023: 42, 2024: 49, 2025: 49. 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.