Bike crash hotspots in Santa Clarita, CA
127 bike crashes were reported in Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita (157 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Santa Clarita
- 66% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 15% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Railroad Av & 6th St
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-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. 75% 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.
2. Golden Triangle Rd & Ruether 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.
3. Bouquet Canyon Rd & Soledad Canyon Rd
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.
4. Sierra Hwy & Rt 14
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. 50% happened after dark. 50% 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
5. Via Princessa & Sierra Hwy
4 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
6. Soledad Canyon Rd & Rainbow Glen Dr
3 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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 Santa Clarita by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 28 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 27 | 1 |
Common questions about Santa Clarita
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Santa Clarita?
- The worst spot is Railroad Av & 6th St, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Golden Triangle Rd & Ruether Av (3) and Bouquet Canyon Rd & Soledad Canyon Rd (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Santa Clarita?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 127 reported bike crashes in Santa Clarita from 2021–2025, and 16 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Santa Clarita?
- 66% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Santa Clarita each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 18, 2022: 29, 2023: 25, 2024: 28, 2025: 27. 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.