Bike crash hotspots in Rialto, CA
84 bike crashes were reported in Rialto from 2021–2025, 12 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Rialto (129 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Rialto
- 60% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 12% were riders hit from behind.
- 30% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Riverside Av & Riverside Avbonnie View Dr
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalRiders hit from behind
2 of 3 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind.
- → Run a bright rear light day and night, and ride where drivers see you early rather than tucked into the gutter. A mirror or rear radar helps.
2. Baseline Rd & Eucalyptus Ave
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
3. Valley Blvd & Riverside Ave
3 crashes · 1 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.
4. Baseline Rd & Riverside Av
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. 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. Riverside Ave & Foothill Blvd (W)
3 crashesSide-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.
Bike crashes in Rialto by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 17 | 2 |
Common questions about Rialto
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Rialto?
- The worst spot is Riverside Av & Riverside Avbonnie View Dr, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Baseline Rd & Eucalyptus Ave (3) and Valley Blvd & Riverside Ave (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Rialto?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 84 reported bike crashes in Rialto from 2021–2025, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Rialto?
- 60% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 12% were riders hit from behind. 30% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Rialto each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 24, 2023: 10, 2024: 20, 2025: 17. 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.