Bike crash hotspots in Glendale, CA
81 bike crashes were reported in Glendale from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or 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 Glendale (209 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Glendale
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 22% 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. Verdugo Rd & Glenoaks Bl
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.
- → 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. Central Av & Maple St
3 crashesClose 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. 67% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
3. Colorado St & Brand Bl
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Glendale by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 27 | 3 |
Common questions about Glendale
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Glendale?
- The worst spot is Verdugo Rd & Glenoaks Bl, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Central Av & Maple St (3) and Colorado St & Brand Bl (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Glendale?
- No deaths were reported in 81 reported bike crashes in Glendale from 2021–2025, and 4 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Glendale?
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 22% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 20% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Glendale each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 4, 2022: 19, 2023: 17, 2024: 14, 2025: 27. 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.