Bike crash hotspots in Irvine, CA
342 bike crashes were reported in Irvine from 2021–2025, 52 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 Irvine (112 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Irvine
- 46% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 6% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Walnut Ave & Escolar
11 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 11 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.
2. Irvine Blvd & Pusan
9 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 9 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 60 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.
3. Culver Dr & Warner Ave
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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. Traffic is posted at about 50 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.
4. Jeffrey Rd & Alton Pkwy
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 7 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 50 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.
5. Irvine Blvd & Yale Ave
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 8 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 40 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. Irvine Blvd & Palo Lado
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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. Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
7. Yale Loop & Alton Pkwy
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 50 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. Campus Dr & Paseo Montoya
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalFalls and fixed objects
2 of 4 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Watch the surface here: potholes, drain grates, rail tracks and gravel. Cross tracks at a right angle.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
9. Jeffrey Rd & Roosevelt
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
10. Portola Pkwy & Rt 261
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 50 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 Irvine by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 33 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 55 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 88 | 17 | |
| 2025 | 132 | 21 |
Common questions about Irvine
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Irvine?
- The worst spot is Walnut Ave & Escolar, with 11 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Irvine Blvd & Pusan (9) and Culver Dr & Warner Ave (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Irvine?
- No deaths were reported in 342 reported bike crashes in Irvine from 2021–2025, and 52 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Irvine?
- 46% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 6% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Irvine each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 34, 2022: 33, 2023: 55, 2024: 88, 2025: 132. 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.