Bike crash hotspots in Monterey Park, CA
91 bike crashes were reported in Monterey Park from 2021–2025, 10 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 Monterey Park (103 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Monterey Park
- 49% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 33% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Nicholson Av & Garvey Av (E)
10 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 of 10 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. 40% 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. Atlantic Blvd & 1st St
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. 60% 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.
3. Atlantic Blvd & Emerson Av
5 crashesSide-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.
4. Newmark Av & Lincoln Av
5 crashesHead-on crashes
2 of 5 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
5. Atlantic Blvd & S/S/C/L Hellman Avenue
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. 50% 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.
6. Pomona Blvd & Garfield Av
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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. 75% 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.
7. Garvey Av & Orange Av (E)
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
8. Emerson Av & Alhambra Av
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 Monterey Park by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 25 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 23 | 4 |
Common questions about Monterey Park
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Monterey Park?
- The worst spot is Nicholson Av & Garvey Av (E), with 10 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Atlantic Blvd & 1st St (5) and Atlantic Blvd & Emerson Av (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Monterey Park?
- No deaths were reported in 91 reported bike crashes in Monterey Park from 2021–2025, and 10 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Monterey Park?
- 49% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 33% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Monterey Park each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 12, 2023: 19, 2024: 25, 2025: 23. 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.