Bike crash hotspots in Oxnard, CA
327 bike crashes were reported in Oxnard from 2021–2025, 25 of them serious or fatal (5 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 Oxnard (317 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Oxnard
- 48% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 28% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. E Pleasant Valley Rd & Bradfield Pl
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-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. 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.
2. W 4th St & S C St S
8 crashesCrashes with people on foot
3 of 8 crashes were with a pedestrian.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
3. W Gonzales Rd & Oxnard Bl
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
4. W 5th St & Hobson Wy
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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. 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.
5. Courtland St & Hueneme 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.
- → 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.
6. W 1st St & S A St S
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalCrashes with people on foot
3 of 5 crashes were with a pedestrian. 40% 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.
7. W 5th St & S Ventura Rd S
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.
- → 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.
8. S Rose Av & La Puera Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
50% happened after dark.
- → 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.
9. Colonia Rd & N Grant Av
6 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
10. E Channel Islands Bl & Upton Sinclair Dr
5 crashesCrashes with people on foot
4 of 5 crashes were with a pedestrian.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
Bike crashes in Oxnard by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 71 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 69 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 81 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 56 | 1 |
Common questions about Oxnard
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Oxnard?
- The worst spot is E Pleasant Valley Rd & Bradfield Pl, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are W 4th St & S C St S (8) and W Gonzales Rd & Oxnard Bl (8).
- How many cyclists were killed in Oxnard?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 327 reported bike crashes in Oxnard from 2021–2025, and 25 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Oxnard?
- 48% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 28% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Oxnard each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 50, 2022: 71, 2023: 69, 2024: 81, 2025: 56. 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.