Bike crashes on Indianapolis Ave, Huntington Beach
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 17
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 2
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 0
- fatal
Is Indianapolis Ave in Huntington Beach safe to ride a bike?
We don't rate streets as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 17 bike crashes were reported on Indianapolis Ave in Huntington Beach from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Indianapolis Ave & Magnolia St (3). 41% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 24% happened after dark.
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How people on bikes get hit on Indianapolis Ave
- 41% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 24% happened after dark.
- 12% were hit-and-run.
Where on Indianapolis Ave crashes cluster
Indianapolis Ave & Magnolia St
3 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.
Indianapolis Ave & Beach Blvd
3 crashesA mix of crash types
100% 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.
Indianapolis Ave & Oakridge Ln
3 crashesSide-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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When bike crashes happen on Indianapolis Ave
The busiest hour was 9 a.m..
Bike crashes on Indianapolis Ave by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
Common questions about Indianapolis Ave
- Where on Indianapolis Ave do the most bike crashes happen?
- Indianapolis Ave & Magnolia St, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Indianapolis Ave & Beach Blvd (3) and Indianapolis Ave & Oakridge Ln (3).
- How do cyclists usually get hit on Indianapolis Ave?
- 41% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 24% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen on Indianapolis Ave each year?
- Reported bike crashes on Indianapolis Ave in Huntington Beach: 2021: 4, 2022: 1, 2023: 6, 2024: 2, 2025: 1, 2026: 3. 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.
Other streets in Huntington Beach
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.