Bike crash hotspots in Modesto, CA
420 bike crashes were reported in Modesto from 2021–2025, 37 of them serious or fatal (10 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 Modesto (524 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Modesto
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 23% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. 10th St & D St
14 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 of 14 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. Needham St & Poplar Ave
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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.
3. 15th St & I St
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 8 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. Prescott Rd & Snyder Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
5. Sylvan Ave & Elsakr Way
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-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 45 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.
6. Warren Way & Mc Henry Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
7. Mc Henry Ave & Meily Way
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
8. Yosemite Blvd & Phoenix Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
9. El Vista Ave & Scenic Dr
7 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 7 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. 57% happened after dark. 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
10. Mc Henry Ave & Orangeburg Ave
7 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
5 of 7 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 43% happened after dark.
- → 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
Bike crashes in Modesto by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 82 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 70 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 104 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 84 | 9 |
Common questions about Modesto
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Modesto?
- The worst spot is 10th St & D St, with 14 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Needham St & Poplar Ave (5) and 15th St & I St (8).
- How many cyclists were killed in Modesto?
- 10 crashes killed someone in 420 reported bike crashes in Modesto from 2021–2025, and 37 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Modesto?
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 23% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Modesto each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 80, 2022: 82, 2023: 70, 2024: 104, 2025: 84. 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.