Bike crash hotspots in Redondo Beach, CA
184 bike crashes were reported in Redondo Beach from 2021–2025, 23 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 Redondo Beach (83 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Redondo Beach
- 57% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 18% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Artesia Bl & Slauson Ln
10 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 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.
- → 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. Harbor Dr & Beryl St
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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.
3. Catalina Av & Avenue C
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
4 of 7 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 57% happened after dark.
- → 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.
4. Artesia Bl & Phelan Ln
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
5. Flagler Ln & Beryl St
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. Gertruda Av & Catalina Av
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.
7. Marshallfield Ln & Rindge Ln
4 crashes · 1 serious or 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.
8. Esplanade & Sapphire St
3 crashes · 1 serious or 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.
- → 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.
9. Del Amo St & Lucia Av
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.
10. Artesia Bl & Green Ln
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. 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.
Bike crashes in Redondo Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 32 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 45 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 59 | 8 |
Common questions about Redondo Beach
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Redondo Beach?
- The worst spot is Artesia Bl & Slauson Ln, with 10 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Harbor Dr & Beryl St (8) and Catalina Av & Avenue C (7).
- How many cyclists were killed in Redondo Beach?
- No deaths were reported in 184 reported bike crashes in Redondo Beach from 2021–2025, and 23 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Redondo Beach?
- 57% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 18% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Redondo Beach each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 21, 2022: 32, 2023: 27, 2024: 45, 2025: 59. 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.