Bike crash statistics and hotspots in Martinez, CA
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 40
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 10
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
- street with the most
- Alhambra Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
Is Martinez safe to ride a bike?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 40 bike crashes were reported in Martinez from 2021–2026, 10 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at Alhambra Ave & H St (4). 10% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
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How people on bikes get hit in Martinez
- 10% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 5% happened after dark.
What the reports show about bike crashes in Martinez
- 5% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 25% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 1 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.).
- 3% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: holes or deep ruts (2).
Set against all bike crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 014 crashes
Alhambra Ave & H St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 2 of 4 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.
- 023 crashes
Alhambra Ave & Light Pole 886
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Martinez by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 12 | 1 |
How people get to work in Martinez
| Share of workers | Martinez | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.3% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 6.2% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 17.2% |
3.9% of households in Martinez have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 36,903 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Martinez's streets.
Common questions about Martinez
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Martinez?
- The worst spot is Alhambra Ave & H St, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026. Next are Alhambra Ave & Light Pole 886 (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Martinez?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 40 reported bike crashes in Martinez from 2021–2026, and 10 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Martinez?
- 10% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 5% happened after dark.
- When and where do bike crashes happen in Martinez, compared with California?
- Of 40 reported bike crashes in Martinez from 2021–2026: 5% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark. 25% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 1 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.). 3% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: holes or deep ruts (2).
- How many people bike to work in Martinez?
- 0.4% of workers in Martinez ride a bicycle to work (California: 0.7%), and 2.5% take public transit. 3.9% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many bike crashes happen in Martinez each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 6, 2023: 3, 2024: 2, 2025: 9, 2026: 12. 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.
Places to ride to near Martinez
Bike climbs near Martinez
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-22. How the data works.