Bike crashes on Florence Ave, Huntington Park

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 Florence Ave in Huntington Park from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. The most were at Florence Ave & Salt Lake Ave (5). 59% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 12% were riders hit from behind.

• The worst spot, on the mapFlorence Ave & Salt Lake Ave5 crashes. Side-impact crashes at the junction.
• Next in Huntington ParkGage Ave18 bike crashes, 2021–2026
• The whole cityBike hotspots in Huntington Park142 bike crashes, 2021–2026

• 59% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
• 12% were riders hit from behind.
• 12% happened after dark.

1. Florence Ave & Salt Lake Ave

   5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

   Side-impact crashes at the junction

   2 of 5 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.
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2. Florence Ave & State St

   4 crashes

   Side-impact crashes at the junction

   4 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. 50% happened after dark.

   • 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.
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3. Florence Ave & Cedar St

   4 crashes

   Side-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.
   See it on the map

Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 11 a.m..

Where on Florence Ave do the most bike crashes happen?

Florence Ave & Salt Lake Ave, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Florence Ave & State St (4) and Florence Ave & Cedar St (4).

How do cyclists usually get hit on Florence Ave?

59% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 12% were riders hit from behind. 12% happened after dark.

How many bike crashes happen on Florence Ave each year?

Reported bike crashes on Florence Ave in Huntington Park: 2021: 2, 2022: 1, 2023: 5, 2024: 3, 2025: 4, 2026: 2. 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.