Bike crash hotspots in La Quinta, CA
41 bike crashes were reported in La Quinta from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal (2 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 La Quinta (35 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in La Quinta
- 39% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 20% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 12% were riders hit from behind.
- 12% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Hwy 111 & Adams St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-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. 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.
2. Jefferson St & Ave 52
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 50 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.
Bike crashes in La Quinta by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 |
Common questions about La Quinta
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in La Quinta?
- The worst spot is Hwy 111 & Adams St, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Jefferson St & Ave 52 (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in La Quinta?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 41 reported bike crashes in La Quinta from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in La Quinta?
- 39% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 20% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 12% were riders hit from behind. 12% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in La Quinta each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 10, 2023: 5, 2024: 13, 2025: 4. 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.