Bike crash hotspots in Fairfield, CA
186 bike crashes were reported in Fairfield from 2021–2025, 21 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 Fairfield (192 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Fairfield
- 59% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 13% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 20% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. North Texas Street & Pacific Avenue
14 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 of 14 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. East Travis Boulevard & North Texas Street
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
3. North Texas Street & Wisconsin Street
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
67% 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.
4. Oliver Road & Rockville Road
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.
5. East Travis Boulevard & Phoenix Drive
7 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 7 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.
6. Sunset Avenue & Daniel Street
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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.
7. Gateway Boulevard & Gateway Court
5 crashes · 1 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.
- → 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. West Texas Street & Beck Avenue
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.
9. North Texas Street & Alaska Avenue
5 crashesSide-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.
- → 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. Travis Boulevard & Union Avenue
5 crashesSide-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.
- → 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 Fairfield by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 35 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 41 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 35 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 36 | 3 |
Common questions about Fairfield
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Fairfield?
- The worst spot is North Texas Street & Pacific Avenue, with 14 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are East Travis Boulevard & North Texas Street (6) and North Texas Street & Wisconsin Street (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Fairfield?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 186 reported bike crashes in Fairfield from 2021–2025, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Fairfield?
- 59% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 13% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 20% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Fairfield each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 39, 2022: 35, 2023: 41, 2024: 35, 2025: 36. 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.