Bike crashes on Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 15
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 3
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
Is Orangethorpe Ave in Fullerton safe to ride a bike?
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: 15 bike crashes were reported on Orangethorpe Ave in Fullerton from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Orangethorpe Ave & Jefferson Ave (4). 67% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 13% were riders hit from behind.
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How people on bikes get hit on Orangethorpe Ave
- 67% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 13% were riders hit from behind.
- 53% happened after dark.
Where on Orangethorpe Ave crashes cluster
Orangethorpe Ave & Jefferson Ave
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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. 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.
Orangethorpe Ave & Highland Ave
3 crashesSide-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. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When bike crashes happen on Orangethorpe Ave
The busiest hour was 8 p.m..
Bike crashes on Orangethorpe Ave by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about Orangethorpe Ave
- Where on Orangethorpe Ave do the most bike crashes happen?
- Orangethorpe Ave & Jefferson Ave, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Orangethorpe Ave & Highland Ave (3).
- How do cyclists usually get hit on Orangethorpe Ave?
- 67% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 13% were riders hit from behind. 53% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen on Orangethorpe Ave each year?
- Reported bike crashes on Orangethorpe Ave in Fullerton: 2021: 3, 2022: 0, 2023: 5, 2024: 3, 2025: 3, 2026: 1. 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.
Other streets in Fullerton
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.