Bike crash hotspots in Huntington Beach, CA
798 bike crashes were reported in Huntington Beach from 2021–2025, 53 of them serious or fatal (8 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 Huntington Beach (238 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Huntington Beach
- 19% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Orange Ave & Main St
17 crashes · 4 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
41% 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.
2. Pacific Coast Hwy - Sr1 & Main St
19 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. Main St & Yorktown Ave
19 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. Beach Bl - Sr39 & Talbert Ave
10 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
40% 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.
5. Goldenwest St & Warner Ave
16 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 of 16 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.
6. Magnolia St & Atlanta Ave
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
7. Pacific Coast Hwy - Sr1 & Warner Ave
12 crashesA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
8. Beach Bl - Sr39 Blvd & Adams Ave
10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
9. Main St & Utica Ave
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
10. Hamilton Ave & Brookhurst St
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
Bike crashes in Huntington Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 117 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 136 | 13 | |
| 2023 | 181 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 196 | 17 | |
| 2025 | 168 | 10 |
Common questions about Huntington Beach
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Huntington Beach?
- The worst spot is Orange Ave & Main St, with 17 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are Pacific Coast Hwy - Sr1 & Main St (19) and Main St & Yorktown Ave (19).
- How many cyclists were killed in Huntington Beach?
- 8 crashes killed someone in 798 reported bike crashes in Huntington Beach from 2021–2025, and 53 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Huntington Beach?
- 19% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Huntington Beach each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 117, 2022: 136, 2023: 181, 2024: 196, 2025: 168. 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.