Bike crash statistics and hotspots in Oakland, CA
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 688
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 73
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 20
- fatal
- street with the most
- International Blvd
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 173rd Ave & International Blvd18 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 18, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear.
- 252nd St & Shattuck Ave13 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 13, a driver didn't yield while turning left.
- 3Grand Ave & Market St13 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Is Oakland safe to ride a bike?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. What the records show: 688 bike crashes were reported in Oakland from 2021–2026, 73 of them serious or fatal (20 fatal). The most were at 73rd Ave & International Blvd (18). 31% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
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How people on bikes get hit in Oakland
- 31% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 24% happened after dark.
- 21% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about bike crashes in Oakland
- 24% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 11% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.).
- 5% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: holes or deep ruts (2).
Set against all bike crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 0118 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
73rd Ave & International Blvd
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 18, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 44% were hit-and-run.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 0213 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
52nd St & Shattuck Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 4 of 13, a driver didn't yield while turning left. Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
- 0313 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Grand Ave & Market St
A mix of crash types
38% were hit-and-run.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 0410 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
International Blvd & 29th Ave
Side-impact crashes at the junction
Police reports: in 3 of 10, a driver ran a red light. 6 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. 50% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 058 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
12th St & Madison St
Crashes with people on foot
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver ran a red light. 3 of 8 crashes were with a pedestrian. 50% happened after dark.
- Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
- Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- 069 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
14th St & Castro St
A mix of crash types
33% were hit-and-run.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 077 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Broadway & 27th St
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 7, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 29% were hit-and-run.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 089 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
14th St & Broadway
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 0910 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
International Blvd & 18th Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
5 of 10 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 50% 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.
- 108 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
10th St & Fallon St
Side-impact crashes at the junction
5 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. 25% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
Streets with the most bike crashes in Oakland
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| International Blvd | 61 | 7 |
| Grand Ave | 32 | 1 |
| Telegraph Ave | 22 | 1 |
| 12th St | 21 | 4 |
| 14th St | 20 | 5 |
| Broadway | 15 | 0 |
| 7th St | 14 | 1 |
| Fruitvale Ave | 14 | 1 |
| Bancroft Ave | 13 | 3 |
| 73rd Ave | 12 | 3 |
Reported bike crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Oakland
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 118 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 62 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 54 | |
| ran a red light | 36 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 30 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 18 | |
| opened a door into traffic | 15 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 12 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 453 cars, 62 SUVs, 28 pickup trucks, 18 minivans, 10 truck or semis and 8 buses. In 18 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported bike crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
Bike crashes in Oakland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 136 | 15 | |
| 2023 | 111 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 137 | 15 | |
| 2025 | 155 | 14 | |
| 2026 | 54 | 6 |
How people get to work in Oakland
| Share of workers | Oakland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 46.9% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 7.6% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 12.5% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 26.5% | 17.2% |
16.2% of households in Oakland have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 439,418 residents. These are trips to work only: walks to school, the shops or a bus stop aren't counted, so they can't say how much walking or riding happens on Oakland's streets.
Common questions about Oakland
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Oakland?
- The worst spot is 73rd Ave & International Blvd, with 18 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are 52nd St & Shattuck Ave (13) and Grand Ave & Market St (13).
- How many cyclists were killed in Oakland?
- 20 crashes killed someone in 688 reported bike crashes in Oakland from 2021–2026, and 73 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Oakland?
- 31% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 24% happened after dark. 21% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do bike crashes happen in Oakland, compared with California?
- Of 688 reported bike crashes in Oakland from 2021–2026: 24% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark. 11% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.). 5% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: holes or deep ruts (2).
- Which streets in Oakland have the most bike crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: International Blvd (61), Grand Ave (32), Telegraph Ave (22), 12th St (21), 14th St (20). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many people bike to work in Oakland?
- 1.7% of workers in Oakland ride a bicycle to work (California: 0.7%), and 12.5% take public transit. 16.2% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many bike crashes happen in Oakland each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 95, 2022: 136, 2023: 111, 2024: 137, 2025: 155, 2026: 54. 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.
Places to ride to near Oakland
Bike climbs near Oakland
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-10-22. How the data works.