Bike crash hotspots in South El Monte, CA
40 bike crashes were reported in South El Monte from 2021–2025, 9 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 South El Monte (36 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in South El Monte
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 25% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Bruin Av & Garvey Av
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. 25% 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.
2. Rush St & Seaman Av
3 crashes · 2 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.
- → 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.
3. Garvey Av & Potrero Av
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. Thienes Av & Durfee Av
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. Garvey Av & Lashbrook Av
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. 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.
Bike crashes in South El Monte by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 |
Common questions about South El Monte
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in South El Monte?
- The worst spot is Bruin Av & Garvey Av, with 8 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Rush St & Seaman Av (3) and Garvey Av & Potrero Av (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in South El Monte?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 40 reported bike crashes in South El Monte from 2021–2025, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in South El Monte?
- 55% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 15% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 25% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in South El Monte each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 8, 2022: 8, 2023: 9, 2024: 9, 2025: 6. 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.