Bike crash statistics and hotspots in Livermore, CA
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 156
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 10
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 1
- fatal
- street with the most
- East Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Livermore safe to ride a bike?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 156 bike crashes were reported in Livermore from 2021–2026, 10 of them serious or fatal (1 fatal). The most were at First St & Maple St (8). 58% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 13% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
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How people on bikes get hit in Livermore
- 58% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 13% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 13% happened after dark.
What the reports show about bike crashes in Livermore
- 13% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 22% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 6% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 3 p.m.).
- 3% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: holes or deep ruts (2).
Set against all bike crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 018 crashes
First St & Maple St
Side-impact crashes at the junction
6 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. 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.
- 026 crashes
Portola Ave & Paseo Laguna Seco
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 034 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
East Ave & Vasco Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 4 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- Ride at least 4 feet from parked cars to stay out of the door zone, and watch for drivers who overtake and then turn right across you.
- Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
- 045 crashes
Railroad Ave & P St
Side-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.
- 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.
- 055 crashes
East Ave & Hillcrest Ave
Side-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.
- 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.
- 065 crashes
First St & Mines Rd
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. 40% 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
On Ramp Isabel Ave & Stanley Blvd
Side-impact crashes at the junction
3 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 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.
- 084 crashes
Murrieta Blvd & Stanley Blvd
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.
- 094 crashes
Murrieta Blvd & Olivina Ave
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.
- 104 crashes
East Ave & Jefferson Ave
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.
Streets with the most bike crashes in Livermore
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| East Ave | 18 | 1 |
| First St | 11 | 1 |
| Livermore Ave | 10 | 0 |
| Stanley Blvd | 8 | 1 |
| Portola Ave | 7 | 1 |
| Vasco Rd | 7 | 0 |
| L St | 5 | 1 |
| Concannon Blvd | 5 | 1 |
| Holmes St | 5 | 0 |
| Railroad Ave | 5 | 0 |
Reported bike crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Livermore
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 12 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 7 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 5 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 4 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 3 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 2 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 | |
| ran a red light | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 66 cars, 35 SUVs, 12 pickup trucks, 2 buses, 1 truck or semi and 1 minivan. In 2 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported bike crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
Bike crashes in Livermore by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 31 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 31 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 39 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
How people get to work in Livermore
| Share of workers | Livermore | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.1% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 8.4% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 21.9% | 17.2% |
5.1% of households in Livermore have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 85,522 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Livermore's streets.
Common questions about Livermore
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Livermore?
- The worst spot is First St & Maple St, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Portola Ave & Paseo Laguna Seco (6) and East Ave & Vasco Rd (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Livermore?
- 1 crash killed someone in 156 reported bike crashes in Livermore from 2021–2026, and 10 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Livermore?
- 58% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 13% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 13% happened after dark.
- When and where do bike crashes happen in Livermore, compared with California?
- Of 156 reported bike crashes in Livermore from 2021–2026: 13% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark. 22% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 6% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 8 a.m. (California: 3 p.m.). 3% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: holes or deep ruts (2).
- Which streets in Livermore have the most bike crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: East Ave (18), First St (11), Livermore Ave (10), Stanley Blvd (8), Portola Ave (7). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many people bike to work in Livermore?
- 1% of workers in Livermore ride a bicycle to work (California: 0.7%), and 2.5% take public transit. 5.1% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many bike crashes happen in Livermore each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 28, 2022: 31, 2023: 20, 2024: 31, 2025: 39, 2026: 7. 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.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-22. How the data works.