Bike crash hotspots in Hemet, CA
59 bike crashes were reported in Hemet from 2021–2025, 15 of them serious or fatal (5 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 Hemet (105 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Hemet
- 76% 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. Sanderson Av & Devonshire Av
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 2 fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. Acacia Ave & San Jacinto St
4 crashes · 2 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.
- → 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.
3. Florida Ave & Kirby St
3 crashesHead-on crashes
2 of 3 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn. 67% happened after dark.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
Bike crashes in Hemet by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 |
Common questions about Hemet
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Hemet?
- The worst spot is Sanderson Av & Devonshire Av, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Acacia Ave & San Jacinto St (4) and Florida Ave & Kirby St (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Hemet?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 59 reported bike crashes in Hemet from 2021–2025, and 15 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Hemet?
- 76% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 29% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Hemet each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 8, 2023: 15, 2024: 10, 2025: 13. 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.