Bike crash hotspots in Malibu, CA
24 bike crashes were reported in Malibu from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal (3 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 Malibu (45 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Malibu
- 29% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 21% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 17% were riders hit from behind.
- 8% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Rt 1 & Big Rock Dr
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalRiders hit from behind
3 of 3 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind.
- → Run a bright rear light day and night, and ride where drivers see you early rather than tucked into the gutter. A mirror or rear radar helps.
Bike crashes in Malibu by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about Malibu
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Malibu?
- The worst spot is Rt 1 & Big Rock Dr, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal.
- How many cyclists were killed in Malibu?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 24 reported bike crashes in Malibu from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Malibu?
- 29% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 21% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 17% were riders hit from behind. 8% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Malibu each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 6, 2023: 4, 2024: 1, 2025: 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. 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.