Bike crash hotspots in Hawthorne, CA
132 bike crashes were reported in Hawthorne from 2021–2025, 6 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 Hawthorne (165 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Hawthorne
- 66% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 27% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Prairie Av & 135th St
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 8 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. Hawthorne Bl & Imperial Hwy
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. 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.
3. Birch Av & 120th St
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. 80% 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.
4. Rosecrans Av & Prairie Av
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. 60% 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. El Segundo Bl & Hawthorne Bl
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.
6. Menlo Av & El Segundo Bl
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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. Inglewood Av & Broadway
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. 60% 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.
8. Rosecrans Av & Chadron Av
5 crashesSide-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.
9. 118th St & Hawthorne Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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.
10. Crenshaw Bl & 120th St
4 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Hawthorne by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 43 | 2 |
Common questions about Hawthorne
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Hawthorne?
- The worst spot is Prairie Av & 135th St, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Hawthorne Bl & Imperial Hwy (5) and Birch Av & 120th St (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Hawthorne?
- No deaths were reported in 132 reported bike crashes in Hawthorne from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Hawthorne?
- 66% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 27% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Hawthorne each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 11, 2022: 23, 2023: 17, 2024: 38, 2025: 43. 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.