Bike crash hotspots in Livermore, CA
126 bike crashes were reported in Livermore from 2021–2025, 9 of them serious or fatal (1 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 Livermore (65 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Livermore
- 54% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 14% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 13% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Portola Av & Paseo Laguna Seco
7 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. East Av & Vasco Rd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalClose 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.
3. Railroad Av & P St
5 crashesSide-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.
4. On Ramp Isabel Av To E Stanley & Stanley Bl
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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.
5. Mcleod St & First St
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
- → 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.
6. L St & Third St
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark.
- → 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.
7. Murrieta Bl & Stanley Bl
4 crashesSide-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.
8. East Av & Hillcrest Av (W)
4 crashesSide-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.
9. First St & Mines Rd
4 crashesA mix of crash types
50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
10. O St & Third St
4 crashesSide-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.
Bike crashes in Livermore by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 31 | 3 |
Common questions about Livermore
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Livermore?
- The worst spot is Portola Av & Paseo Laguna Seco, with 7 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are East Av & Vasco Rd (4) and Railroad Av & P St (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Livermore?
- 1 crash killed someone in 126 reported bike crashes in Livermore from 2021–2025, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Livermore?
- 54% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 14% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 13% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Livermore each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 25, 2022: 26, 2023: 18, 2024: 26, 2025: 31. 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.