Bike crash hotspots in Rosemead, CA
69 bike crashes were reported in Rosemead from 2021–2025, 12 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 Rosemead (76 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Rosemead
- 39% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 22% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Mission Dr & Newby Ave
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. Mission Dr & Encinita Av
5 crashesCrashes with people on foot
2 of 5 crashes were with a pedestrian.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
3. San Gabriel Bl & Garvey Av
5 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 5 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 40% 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. Garvey Av & La Presa 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.
5. Mission Dr & Walnut Grove Av
4 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. Lower Azusa Rd & Rosemead Bl
3 crashesA mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
7. Glendon Wy & Rt 164
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.
- → 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. Valley Bl & Rosemead Bl
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.
- → 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. Valley Bl & Temple City Bl
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.
- → 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. Walnut Grove Av & Valley Bl
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.
- → 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 Rosemead by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 2 |
Common questions about Rosemead
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Rosemead?
- The worst spot is Mission Dr & Newby Ave, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Mission Dr & Encinita Av (5) and San Gabriel Bl & Garvey Av (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in Rosemead?
- No deaths were reported in 69 reported bike crashes in Rosemead from 2021–2025, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Rosemead?
- 39% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 22% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Rosemead each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 11, 2022: 12, 2023: 11, 2024: 17, 2025: 18. 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.