Bike crash hotspots in Martinez, CA
27 bike crashes were reported in Martinez from 2021–2025, 9 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Martinez (38 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Martinez
- 19% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 7% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Alhambra Av & H St
3 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 3 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.
Bike crashes in Martinez by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 |
Common questions about Martinez
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Martinez?
- The worst spot is Alhambra Av & H St, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025.
- How many cyclists were killed in Martinez?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 27 reported bike crashes in Martinez from 2021–2025, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Martinez?
- 19% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 7% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Martinez each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 7, 2022: 6, 2023: 3, 2024: 2, 2025: 9. 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.