Bike crash hotspots in Pleasant Hill, CA
47 bike crashes were reported in Pleasant Hill from 2021–2025, 8 of them serious or 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 Pleasant Hill (34 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Pleasant Hill
- 30% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 30% happened after dark.
- 17% were hit-and-run.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Contra Costa Bl & Golf Club Rd
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Contra Costa Bl & Chilpancingo Pkwy
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. 67% 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.
3. Contra Costa Bl & Rt 680
3 crashesA mix of crash types
67% 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.
4. City Sidewalk & Contra Costa Bl
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
5. Monument Bl & Marcia Dr
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Pleasant Hill by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 |
Common questions about Pleasant Hill
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Pleasant Hill?
- The worst spot is Contra Costa Bl & Golf Club Rd, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Contra Costa Bl & Chilpancingo Pkwy (3) and Contra Costa Bl & Rt 680 (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Pleasant Hill?
- No deaths were reported in 47 reported bike crashes in Pleasant Hill from 2021–2025, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Pleasant Hill?
- 30% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 30% happened after dark. 17% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen in Pleasant Hill each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 11, 2022: 7, 2023: 7, 2024: 8, 2025: 14. 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.