Bike crash hotspots in Manhattan Beach, CA
89 bike crashes were reported in Manhattan Beach from 2021–2025, 11 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 Manhattan Beach (61 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Manhattan Beach
- 48% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 19% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Manhattan Beach Bl & Highland Av
9 crashes · 2 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
4 of 9 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.
2. Highland Av & Manhattan Beach Bl
7 crashes · 3 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. Aviation Bl & 2nd St
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.
- → 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. 11th St & Peck Av
4 crashesFalls and fixed objects
2 of 4 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved.
- → Watch the surface here: potholes, drain grates, rail tracks and gravel. Cross tracks at a right angle.
5. Sepulveda Bl & Marine Av
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.
6. Highland Av & Marine Av
3 crashesSide-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.
- → 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.
7. Manhattan Beach Bl & Sepulveda Blvd
3 crashesSide-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. 67% 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.
8. Aviation Bl & 12th St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
9. Manhattan Beach Bl & Harkness St
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Manhattan Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 6 |
Common questions about Manhattan Beach
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Manhattan Beach?
- The worst spot is Manhattan Beach Bl & Highland Av, with 9 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Highland Av & Manhattan Beach Bl (7) and Aviation Bl & 2nd St (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Manhattan Beach?
- 1 crash killed someone in 89 reported bike crashes in Manhattan Beach from 2021–2025, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Manhattan Beach?
- 48% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 19% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Manhattan Beach each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 14, 2022: 22, 2023: 9, 2024: 22, 2025: 22. 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.