Bike crash hotspots in Hayward, CA
109 bike crashes were reported in Hayward from 2021–2025, 16 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Hayward (185 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Hayward
- 29% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 29% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. I-880 Northbound To Tennyson Road Eastbound & Tennyson Road
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. Mission Bl & Orchard Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. Mission Bl & Harder Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
4. I-880 From West A St & West A St
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. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 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.
5. Southland Pl & Winton Av
4 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. Mission Bl & Industrial Pkwy
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Hayward by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 26 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 36 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 |
Common questions about Hayward
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Hayward?
- The worst spot is I-880 Northbound To Tennyson Road Eastbound & Tennyson Road, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Mission Bl & Orchard Av (3) and Mission Bl & Harder Rd (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Hayward?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 109 reported bike crashes in Hayward from 2021–2025, and 16 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Hayward?
- 29% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 29% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Hayward each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 26, 2023: 23, 2024: 36, 2025: 12. 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.