Bike crash hotspots in Montebello, CA
52 bike crashes were reported in Montebello from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or 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 Montebello (81 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Montebello
- 62% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 27% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Whittier Blvd & Montebello Blvd
3 crashes · 1 serious or 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. 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.
2. Olympic Blvd & Spruce St
4 crashesHead-on crashes
2 of 4 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
3. Whittier Blvd & Concourse Ave
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.
4. Maple Ave & Olympic 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.
- → 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.
5. Whittier Blvd & 2nd 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 Montebello by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
Common questions about Montebello
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Montebello?
- The worst spot is Whittier Blvd & Montebello Blvd, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Olympic Blvd & Spruce St (4) and Whittier Blvd & Concourse Ave (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Montebello?
- No deaths were reported in 52 reported bike crashes in Montebello from 2021–2025, and 4 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Montebello?
- 62% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 27% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Montebello each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 2, 2023: 18, 2024: 15, 2025: 17. 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.