Bike crash hotspots in South Gate, CA
142 bike crashes were reported in South Gate from 2021–2025, 12 of them serious or fatal (5 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 Gate (177 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in South Gate
- 65% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 11% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 31% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Imperial Hwy & Garfield Av
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
- → 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. Atlantic Av & Firestone Blvd
9 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
9 of 9 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. Firestone Blvd & Beaudine Av
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-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. 80% 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.
4. Long Beach Bl & Glenwood Pl
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalRiders hit from behind
2 of 4 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind.
- → Run a bright rear light day and night, and ride where drivers see you early rather than tucked into the gutter. A mirror or rear radar helps.
5. Alexander Av & Tenaya Av
3 crashes · 1 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. Tweedy Blvd & Otis St
8 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 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.
7. Tweedy Blvd & Victoria Av
6 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 6 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.
8. Garfield Av & Firestone Blvd
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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.
9. San Carlos Av & Tweedy Blvd
3 crashes · 1 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. 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.
10. Firestone Blvd & Elizabeth Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalSide-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 South Gate by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 34 | 1 |
Common questions about South Gate
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in South Gate?
- The worst spot is Imperial Hwy & Garfield Av, with 7 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Atlantic Av & Firestone Blvd (9) and Firestone Blvd & Beaudine Av (5).
- How many cyclists were killed in South Gate?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 142 reported bike crashes in South Gate from 2021–2025, and 12 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in South Gate?
- 65% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 11% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 31% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in South Gate each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 31, 2022: 29, 2023: 22, 2024: 26, 2025: 34. 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.