Bike crash hotspots in Richmond, CA
126 bike crashes were reported in Richmond from 2021–2025, 20 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 Richmond (174 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Richmond
- 51% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 25% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. 24th St & Mcbryde Av
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 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. 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.
2. Marina Wy S & Cutting Blvd
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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.
3. 22nd St & Barrett Av
6 crashes · 2 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. 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.
4. Cutting Blvd & Hoffman Blvd
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% 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.
5. Harbour Wy & Barrett 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. 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. Marina Way & Nevin Pz
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. Carlson Blvd & Cutting Blvd
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.
8. Railroad Av & Tewksbury Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
67% 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.
9. 23rd St & Virginia Av
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.
- → 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.
10. Macdonald Av & 23rd St
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% 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.
Bike crashes in Richmond by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 27 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 29 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 21 | 1 |
Common questions about Richmond
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Richmond?
- The worst spot is 24th St & Mcbryde Av, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Marina Wy S & Cutting Blvd (6) and 22nd St & Barrett Av (6).
- How many cyclists were killed in Richmond?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 126 reported bike crashes in Richmond from 2021–2025, and 20 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Richmond?
- 51% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 25% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Richmond each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 24, 2022: 27, 2023: 25, 2024: 29, 2025: 21. 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.