Bike crash hotspots in San Pablo, CA
50 bike crashes were reported in San Pablo from 2021–2025, 11 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 San Pablo (70 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in San Pablo
- 24% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 28% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. 23rd St & Bush Ave
6 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. San Pablo Ave & Rivers Ave
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
50% 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.
3. Brookside Dr & Rumrill Blvd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalHead-on crashes
2 of 4 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
4. San Pablo Ave & Rheem Ave
4 crashesSide-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.
5. San Pablo Ave & Vale
4 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. San Pablo Ave
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.
7. San Pablo Ave & Na
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 San Pablo by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
Common questions about San Pablo
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in San Pablo?
- The worst spot is 23rd St & Bush Ave, with 6 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are San Pablo Ave & Rivers Ave (4) and Brookside Dr & Rumrill Blvd (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in San Pablo?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 50 reported bike crashes in San Pablo from 2021–2025, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in San Pablo?
- 24% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 28% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in San Pablo each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 3, 2022: 8, 2023: 10, 2024: 19, 2025: 10. 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.