Bike crash hotspots in San Bernardino, CA
176 bike crashes were reported in San Bernardino from 2021–2025, 21 of them serious or fatal (12 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 San Bernardino (420 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in San Bernardino
- 40% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 34% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. W 5th St & N H St
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 9 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 65 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.
2. N E St & 20th St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
75% 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.
3. N Lugo Av & E 15th St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalCrashes with people on foot
3 of 4 crashes were with a pedestrian.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
4. N Sierra Wy & W 5th 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. 67% 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.
5. SR-259 Northbound To Highland Ave. & Highland Ave
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
2 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. Traffic is posted at about 65 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.
6. E Highland Av & N Valencia Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalCrashes with people on foot
2 of 3 crashes were with a pedestrian.
- → Slow down near crossings and on shared paths, and give people walking plenty of room.
7. W Baseline St & N D 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. 67% 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.
8. N Del Rosa Av & E Highland Av
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.
- → 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. E Baseline St & Valencia Av
3 crashesA 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.
10. E Lynwood Dr & N Valencia Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in San Bernardino by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 33 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 43 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 37 | 3 |
Common questions about San Bernardino
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in San Bernardino?
- The worst spot is W 5th St & N H St, with 9 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are N E St & 20th St (4) and N Lugo Av & E 15th St (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in San Bernardino?
- 12 crashes killed someone in 176 reported bike crashes in San Bernardino from 2021–2025, and 21 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in San Bernardino?
- 40% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 34% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in San Bernardino each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 28, 2022: 33, 2023: 35, 2024: 43, 2025: 37. 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.