Bike crash hotspots in Pomona, CA
222 bike crashes were reported in Pomona from 2021–2025, 21 of them serious or fatal (8 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 Pomona (310 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Pomona
- 64% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 31% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. White Ave & Holt Ave
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-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.
2. Holt Ave & Fillmore Pl
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 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.
3. Indian Hill Blvd & Holt Ave
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-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.
- → 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. Rio Rancho Rd & Gambier Dr
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
- → 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. Holt Ave & Towne Ave
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 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. 50% 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.
6. Eleanor St & Center St
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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. 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.
7. Towne Ave & La Verne Ave
5 crashes · 1 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 5 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 60% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
8. Towne Ave & Arrow Hwy
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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 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.
9. Holt Ave & Reservoir St (E)
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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. 60% happened after dark. 40% 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
10. Mission Blvd & Garey Ave
5 crashesA mix of crash types
100% 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.
Bike crashes in Pomona by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 44 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 51 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 58 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 43 | 5 |
Common questions about Pomona
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Pomona?
- The worst spot is White Ave & Holt Ave, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Holt Ave & Fillmore Pl (8) and Indian Hill Blvd & Holt Ave (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Pomona?
- 8 crashes killed someone in 222 reported bike crashes in Pomona from 2021–2025, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Pomona?
- 64% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 31% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Pomona each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 26, 2022: 44, 2023: 51, 2024: 58, 2025: 43. 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.