Bike crash statistics and hotspots in Orange, CA
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 204
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 19
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- Chapman Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Orange 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: 204 bike crashes were reported in Orange from 2021–2026, 19 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at Collins Ave & Tustin St (8). 68% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
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How people on bikes get hit in Orange
- 68% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 25% happened after dark.
What the reports show about bike crashes in Orange
- 25% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 55% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 9% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.).
- 4% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 5 crashes: holes or deep ruts (5).
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.
- 018 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Collins Ave & Tustin 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.
- 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.
- 026 crashes
Katella Ave & Glassell St
Side-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 6 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 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.
- 034 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Main St & La Veta Ave
A mix of crash types
75% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
- 044 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-5 & Chapman Ave
Side-impact crashes at the junction
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 4 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 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.
- Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Prospect St & Spring St
A mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- 065 crashes
Prospect St & Chapman Ave
Side-impact crashes at the junction
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley. 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Batavia St & Chapman Ave
A mix of crash types
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- 084 crashes
Prospect St & Maple Ave
Side-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
- 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.
- 094 crashes
Chapman Ave & The City Dr
Side-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 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.
- 104 crashes
Katella Ave & Tustin St
Side-impact crashes at the junction
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 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. 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.
Streets with the most bike crashes in Orange
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Ave | 20 | 1 |
| Tustin St | 15 | 0 |
| Main St | 12 | 1 |
| Prospect St | 11 | 1 |
| Katella Ave | 11 | 0 |
| Collins Ave | 9 | 0 |
| Taft Ave | 9 | 0 |
| Lincoln Ave | 8 | 1 |
| Batavia St | 7 | 1 |
| Glassell St | 7 | 0 |
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 Orange
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 21 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 16 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 13 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 11 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 9 | |
| ran a red light | 7 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 4 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 4 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 101 cars, 51 SUVs, 29 pickup trucks, 5 minivans, 1 bus and 1 motorcycle. In 8 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 Orange by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 40 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 42 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 38 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 27 | 4 |
How people get to work in Orange
| Share of workers | Orange | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.8% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 17.2% |
3.8% of households in Orange have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 138,266 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 Orange's streets.
Common questions about Orange
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Orange?
- The worst spot is Collins Ave & Tustin St, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Katella Ave & Glassell St (6) and Main St & La Veta Ave (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Orange?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 204 reported bike crashes in Orange from 2021–2026, and 19 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Orange?
- 68% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 25% happened after dark.
- When and where do bike crashes happen in Orange, compared with California?
- Of 204 reported bike crashes in Orange from 2021–2026: 25% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark. 55% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 9% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 6 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.). 4% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 5 crashes: holes or deep ruts (5).
- Which streets in Orange have the most bike crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Chapman Ave (20), Tustin St (15), Main St (12), Prospect St (11), Katella Ave (11). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many people bike to work in Orange?
- 0.5% of workers in Orange ride a bicycle to work (California: 0.7%), and 1.1% take public transit. 3.8% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many bike crashes happen in Orange each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 24, 2022: 33, 2023: 40, 2024: 42, 2025: 38, 2026: 27. 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 Orange
Bike climbs near Orange
Nearby cities
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.