Bike crashes on Vernon Ave, Los Angeles
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 20
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 8
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
Is Vernon Ave in Los Angeles safe to ride a bike?
We don't rate streets 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. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 20 bike crashes were reported on Vernon Ave in Los Angeles from 2021–2026, 8 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Vernon Ave & Western Ave (3). 35% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
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How people on bikes get hit on Vernon Ave
- 35% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 10% were riders hit from behind.
- 15% happened after dark.
Where on Vernon Ave crashes cluster
Vernon Ave & Western Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Vernon Ave & Main St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
When bike crashes happen on Vernon Ave
The busiest hour was 7 a.m..
Bike crashes on Vernon Ave by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
Common questions about Vernon Ave
- Where on Vernon Ave do the most bike crashes happen?
- Vernon Ave & Western Ave, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Vernon Ave & Main St (4).
- How do cyclists usually get hit on Vernon Ave?
- 35% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 10% were riders hit from behind. 15% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen on Vernon Ave each year?
- Reported bike crashes on Vernon Ave in Los Angeles: 2021: 5, 2022: 2, 2023: 5, 2024: 3, 2025: 4, 2026: 1. 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, counted by the street each report names first. 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. Crashes are counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Long, busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-07. How the data works.