Bike crash statistics and hotspots in Pomona, CA
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- 290
- bike crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 24
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 9
- fatal
- street with the most
- Holt Ave
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1Holt Ave & White Ave12 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
- 2Eleanor St & Center St8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
- 3Holt Ave & Fillmore Pl10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 10, a driver ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping.
Is Pomona 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: 290 bike crashes were reported in Pomona from 2021–2026, 24 of them serious or fatal (9 fatal). The most were at Holt Ave & White Ave (12). 65% 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 Pomona
- 65% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 30% happened after dark.
What the reports show about bike crashes in Pomona
- 30% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 33% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 8% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.).
- 2% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 3 crashes: holes or deep ruts (3).
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.
- 0112 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Holt Ave & White Ave
Side-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 12 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.
- 028 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Eleanor St & Center St
Side-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.
- 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.
- 0310 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Holt Ave & Fillmore Pl
Side-impact crashes at the junction
Police reports: in 5 of 10, a driver ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping. 10 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% 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.
- 048 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Holt Ave & Reservoir 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. 50% happened after dark. 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.
- Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- 057 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Garey Ave & Orange Grove Ave
Side-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. 43% 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.
- 067 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Garey Ave & Philadelphia St
Side-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.
- 079 crashes
Holt Ave & Towne Ave
Side-impact crashes at the junction
9 of 9 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. 44% 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Indian Hill Blvd & Holt Ave
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.
- 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 · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Indian Hill Blvd & Kingsley 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.
- 103 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
East End Ave & Mission Blvd
Side-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.
Streets with the most bike crashes in Pomona
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| Holt Ave | 45 | 2 |
| Garey Ave | 34 | 2 |
| Towne Ave | 25 | 3 |
| Mission Blvd | 22 | 0 |
| Reservoir St | 11 | 0 |
| White Ave | 10 | 2 |
| San Antonio Ave | 8 | 0 |
| Indian Hill Blvd | 7 | 2 |
| Monterey Ave | 7 | 1 |
| Rio Rancho Rd | 6 | 1 |
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 Pomona
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 30 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 23 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 23 | |
| ran a red light | 17 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 15 | |
| didn't yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 13 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 9 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 163 cars, 43 SUVs, 37 pickup trucks, 8 minivans, 6 truck or semis and 1 motorcycle. In 6 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 Pomona by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 47 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 53 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 60 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 44 | 5 | |
| 2026 | 49 | 3 |
How people get to work in Pomona
| Share of workers | Pomona | California |
|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% | 65.7% |
| Carpool | 13.7% | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Walk | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 17.2% |
6.5% of households in Pomona have no car (California: 7.1%). The average trip to work takes 31.8 minutes one way (California: 28.7).
US Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates, 147,943 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 Pomona's streets.
Common questions about Pomona
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Pomona?
- The worst spot is Holt Ave & White Ave, with 12 reported bike crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Eleanor St & Center St (8) and Holt Ave & Fillmore Pl (10).
- How many cyclists were killed in Pomona?
- 9 crashes killed someone in 290 reported bike crashes in Pomona from 2021–2026, and 24 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Pomona?
- 65% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 30% happened after dark.
- When and where do bike crashes happen in Pomona, compared with California?
- Of 290 reported bike crashes in Pomona from 2021–2026: 30% (California: 21%) of crashes happened after dark. 33% (California: 41%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 8% (California: 13%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 3 p.m.). 2% (California: 3%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 3 crashes: holes or deep ruts (3).
- Which streets in Pomona have the most bike crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: Holt Ave (45), Garey Ave (34), Towne Ave (25), Mission Blvd (22), Reservoir St (11). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many people bike to work in Pomona?
- 0.3% of workers in Pomona ride a bicycle to work (California: 0.7%), and 1.9% take public transit. 6.5% of households have no car (California: 7.1%). From the Census American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
- How many bike crashes happen in Pomona each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 37, 2022: 47, 2023: 53, 2024: 60, 2025: 44, 2026: 49. 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.
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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.