Bike crash hotspots in Milpitas, CA
83 bike crashes were reported in Milpitas from 2021–2025, 9 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 Milpitas (76 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Milpitas
- 58% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 16% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 23% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. E Calaveras Bl & N Milpitas Bl
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 5 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.
2. Calaveras Rd & Spring Valley Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. Great Mall Pkwy & Mccandless Dr
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
4. Dixon Landing Rd & California Cir
3 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
5. S Abel St & Centria Ln
3 crashesRiders hit from behind
2 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.
6. E Calaveras Bl & S Hillview Dr
3 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. S Abel St & W Curtis 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.
8. N Mccarthy Blvd & Ranch Dr
3 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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.
Bike crashes in Milpitas by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 2 |
Common questions about Milpitas
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Milpitas?
- The worst spot is E Calaveras Bl & N Milpitas Bl, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Calaveras Rd & Spring Valley Rd (3) and Great Mall Pkwy & Mccandless Dr (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Milpitas?
- 1 crash killed someone in 83 reported bike crashes in Milpitas from 2021–2025, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Milpitas?
- 58% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 16% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 23% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Milpitas each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 16, 2022: 20, 2023: 15, 2024: 19, 2025: 13. 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.