Bike crash hotspots in San Rafael, CA
152 bike crashes were reported in San Rafael from 2021–2025, 16 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 Rafael (191 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in San Rafael
- 14% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 14% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. 3rd St & Irwin St
17 crashes · 3 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
41% 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.
2. Andersen Dr & Francisco Bl W
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. 2nd St & Lindaro
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
4. Harbor St & Francisco Bl E
8 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 of 8 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. Manuel T Freitas Pkwy & Lea Dr
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
6. 2nd St & B St
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.
7. Francisco Bl E & Bellam Bl
7 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
8. 4th St & 2nd St
6 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
9. Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
5 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
10. H St & 5th Av
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.
- → 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 Rafael by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 34 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 32 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 31 | 5 |
Common questions about San Rafael
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in San Rafael?
- The worst spot is 3rd St & Irwin St, with 17 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Andersen Dr & Francisco Bl W (6) and 2nd St & Lindaro (7).
- How many cyclists were killed in San Rafael?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 152 reported bike crashes in San Rafael from 2021–2025, and 16 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in San Rafael?
- 14% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 14% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in San Rafael each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 26, 2022: 29, 2023: 34, 2024: 32, 2025: 31. 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.