Bike crash hotspots in Mountain View, CA
60 bike crashes were reported in Mountain View from 2021–2025, 3 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 Mountain View (29 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Mountain View
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 12% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. El Camino Real & Calderon Av
5 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Sylvan Av & El Camino Real
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. Traffic is posted at about 65 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.
3. W El Camino Real & Castro St
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.
Bike crashes in Mountain View by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 20 | 1 |
Common questions about Mountain View
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Mountain View?
- The worst spot is El Camino Real & Calderon Av, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Sylvan Av & El Camino Real (5) and W El Camino Real & Castro St (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Mountain View?
- 1 crash killed someone in 60 reported bike crashes in Mountain View from 2021–2025, and 3 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Mountain View?
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 12% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Mountain View each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 14, 2023: 20, 2024: 3, 2025: 20. 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.