Bike crash hotspots in Goleta, CA
29 bike crashes were reported in Goleta from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
How people on bikes get hit in Goleta
- 31% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 14% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Glen Annie Rd & Rt 101
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.
2. Hollister Ave & Rutherford St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. Fairview Ave & Hollister Ave
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Goleta by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 |
Common questions about Goleta
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Goleta?
- The worst spot is Glen Annie Rd & Rt 101, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Hollister Ave & Rutherford St (3) and Fairview Ave & Hollister Ave (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Goleta?
- 1 crash killed someone in 29 reported bike crashes in Goleta from 2021–2025, and 4 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Goleta?
- 31% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 14% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Goleta each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 2, 2023: 0, 2024: 12, 2025: 15. 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.