Bike crash hotspots in Santa Ana, CA
740 bike crashes were reported in Santa Ana from 2021–2025, 40 of them serious or fatal (14 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 Santa Ana (700 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Santa Ana
- 52% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 26% happened after dark.
- 17% were hit-and-run.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. 1st Street & Mcclay Street
14 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 14 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 40 mph. 36% 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. Grand Avenue & Chestnut Avenue
13 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 13 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 40 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.
3. Hobart Street & Main Street
7 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.
4. 1st Street & Bristol Street
13 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 of 13 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 40 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.
5. Edinger Avenue & Fairview Street
13 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
9 of 13 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. 54% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
6. Edinger Avenue & Townsend Street
11 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 of 11 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 40 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.
7. 1st Street & Harbor Boulevard
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 of 7 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. 43% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
8. Bristol Street & Mcfadden Avenue
12 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
6 of 12 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 40 mph. 33% 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
9. Edinger Avenue & Bristol Street
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
40% 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. Broadway & Saint Gertrude Place
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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.
Bike crashes in Santa Ana by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 127 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 135 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 176 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 202 | 12 |
Common questions about Santa Ana
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Santa Ana?
- The worst spot is 1st Street & Mcclay Street, with 14 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Grand Avenue & Chestnut Avenue (13) and Hobart Street & Main Street (7).
- How many cyclists were killed in Santa Ana?
- 14 crashes killed someone in 740 reported bike crashes in Santa Ana from 2021–2025, and 40 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Santa Ana?
- 52% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 26% happened after dark. 17% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen in Santa Ana each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 100, 2022: 127, 2023: 135, 2024: 176, 2025: 202. 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.