Bike crash hotspots in Rancho Cordova, CA
114 bike crashes were reported in Rancho Cordova from 2021–2025, 15 of them serious or fatal (4 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 Rancho Cordova (122 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Rancho Cordova
- 54% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 24% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Mather Field Rd & International Dr
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
2. Zinfandel Dr & International Dr
3 crashes · 1 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 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.
3. Folsom Blvd & Sunrise Blvd
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. 80% 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.
4. Benita Dr (Private Property) & Woodlawn Dr
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-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. 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.
5. Sunrise Blvd & Coloma Rd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
6. Mills Station Rd & Mather Field Rd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalCrashes with people on foot
3 of 4 crashes were with a pedestrian. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
7. Mather Field Rd & Croydon Way
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
8. Zinfandel Dr & Us 50 Eb Zinfandel Dr Off
5 crashesSide-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. 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.
9. International Dr & S White Rock Rd
4 crashesSide-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. 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.
10. Sunrise Blvd & Trade Center Dr
4 crashesSide-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 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.
Bike crashes in Rancho Cordova by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 30 | 2 |
Common questions about Rancho Cordova
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Rancho Cordova?
- The worst spot is Mather Field Rd & International Dr, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Zinfandel Dr & International Dr (3) and Folsom Blvd & Sunrise Blvd (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Rancho Cordova?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 114 reported bike crashes in Rancho Cordova from 2021–2025, and 15 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Rancho Cordova?
- 54% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 24% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Rancho Cordova each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 17, 2022: 22, 2023: 18, 2024: 27, 2025: 30. 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.