Bike crash hotspots in Murrieta, CA
146 bike crashes were reported in Murrieta from 2021–2025, 7 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Murrieta (72 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Murrieta
- 68% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 11% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Washington Ave & Vineyard Pky
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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. 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.
2. Washington Ave & Jerry Allen Ln
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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. 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.
3. Whitewood Rd & Keller Rd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalRiders hit from behind
2 of 4 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
4. Nighthawk Way & Washington Ave
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 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.
5. Madison Ave & Murrieta Hot Springs Rd
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 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. 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. Whitewood Rd & Clinton Keith Rd
7 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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. 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.
7. Margarita Rd & Date St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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. 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
8. Los Alamos Rd & Hancock Ave
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. 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.
9. Max Gilliss Blvd & Winchester Rd
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. 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.
10. Whitewood Rd & Los Alamos Rd
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. 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.
Bike crashes in Murrieta by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 27 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 27 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 32 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 48 | 4 |
Common questions about Murrieta
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Murrieta?
- The worst spot is Washington Ave & Vineyard Pky, with 7 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Washington Ave & Jerry Allen Ln (7) and Whitewood Rd & Keller Rd (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Murrieta?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 146 reported bike crashes in Murrieta from 2021–2025, and 7 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Murrieta?
- 68% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 11% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Murrieta each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 27, 2023: 27, 2024: 32, 2025: 48. 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.