Bike crashes on Broadway, Escondido

We don't rate streets as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 17 bike crashes were reported on Broadway in Escondido from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at Broadway & El Norte Py (3). 47% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).

• 47% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
• 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
• 24% happened after dark.

1. Broadway & El Norte Py

   3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

   Side-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 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.
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2. Broadway & Mission Ave

   3 crashes

   Close passes and cars turning alongside

   2 of 3 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door.

   • Ride at least 4 feet from parked cars to stay out of the door zone, and watch for drivers who overtake and then turn right across you.
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3. Broadway & Park Ave

   3 crashes

   Side-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.
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Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 3 p.m..

Where on Broadway do the most bike crashes happen?

Broadway & El Norte Py, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Broadway & Mission Ave (3) and Broadway & Park Ave (3).

How do cyclists usually get hit on Broadway?

47% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 24% happened after dark.

How many bike crashes happen on Broadway each year?

Reported bike crashes on Broadway in Escondido: 2021: 0, 2022: 6, 2023: 3, 2024: 5, 2025: 3. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.