Bike crash hotspots in Long Beach, CA
648 bike crashes were reported in Long Beach from 2021–2025, 73 of them serious or fatal (6 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 Long Beach (919 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Long Beach
- 42% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 25% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. E 3rd St & Atlantic Av
13 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 13 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.
2. Obispo Av & Anaheim St
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
63% 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.
3. E Broadway & Hermosa Av
12 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 12 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.
4. E 7th St & Long Beach Bl
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-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.
- → 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.
5. Long Beach Bl & E Anaheim St
11 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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.
- → 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.
6. E Artesia Bl & Atlantic Av
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
56% 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. Long Beach Bl & 56th St
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 of 6 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. Rt-1 & Harbor Av
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
40% 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.
9. E 2nd St & Marina Dr
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 5 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door.
- → 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.
10. Pacific Coast Hwy & Gardenia Av
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
- → 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 Long Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 69 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 243 | 28 | |
| 2024 | 173 | 23 | |
| 2025 | 163 | 11 |
Common questions about Long Beach
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Long Beach?
- The worst spot is E 3rd St & Atlantic Av, with 13 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Obispo Av & Anaheim St (8) and E Broadway & Hermosa Av (12).
- How many cyclists were killed in Long Beach?
- 6 crashes killed someone in 648 reported bike crashes in Long Beach from 2021–2025, and 73 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Long Beach?
- 42% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 25% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Long Beach each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 69, 2023: 243, 2024: 173, 2025: 163. 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.