Bike crash hotspots in Hermosa Beach, CA
47 bike crashes were reported in Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach (27 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Hermosa Beach
- 40% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 17% were riders hit from behind.
- 32% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Hermosa Av & Pier Av
9 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Pier Av & Valley Dr
6 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
3. Hermosa Av & 16th St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalRiders hit from behind
2 of 3 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind.
- → Run a bright rear light day and night, and ride where drivers see you early rather than tucked into the gutter. A mirror or rear radar helps.
4. 21st St & Borden Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark.
- → 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.
5. The Strand & 22nd St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Hermosa Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 14 | 3 |
Common questions about Hermosa Beach
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Hermosa Beach?
- The worst spot is Hermosa Av & Pier Av, with 9 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Pier Av & Valley Dr (6) and Hermosa Av & 16th St (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Hermosa Beach?
- No deaths were reported in 47 reported bike crashes in Hermosa Beach from 2021–2025, and 4 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Hermosa Beach?
- 40% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 17% were riders hit from behind. 32% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Hermosa Beach each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 6, 2023: 19, 2024: 8, 2025: 14. 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.