Bike crash hotspots in Stockton, CA
582 bike crashes were reported in Stockton from 2021–2025, 53 of them serious or fatal (17 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 Stockton (641 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Stockton
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 29% happened after dark.
- 16% were hit-and-run.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Wilson Wy & Church St
4 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 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.
- → 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. Center St & Acacia St
8 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-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. 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.
3. Lafayette St & Union St
7 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
57% happened after dark. 43% were hit-and-run.
- → 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.
4. Fremont St & Wilson Wy
9 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
7 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. 44% 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.
5. Pacific Av & March Ln
10 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 of 10 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. 40% happened after dark. 30% 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.
6. Wilson Wy & Park St
8 crashes · 1 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.
7. Harding Wy & Center St
10 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 of 10 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.
- → 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.
8. March Ln & Quail Lakes Dr
6 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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. 50% 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.
9. Thornton Rd & Wagner Heights Rd
9 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
10. West Ln & Harding Wy
7 crashes · 1 serious or 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. 29% 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.
Bike crashes in Stockton by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 118 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 118 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 120 | 14 | |
| 2025 | 119 | 9 |
Common questions about Stockton
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Stockton?
- The worst spot is Wilson Wy & Church St, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are Center St & Acacia St (8) and Lafayette St & Union St (7).
- How many cyclists were killed in Stockton?
- 17 crashes killed someone in 582 reported bike crashes in Stockton from 2021–2025, and 53 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Stockton?
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 29% happened after dark. 16% were hit-and-run.
- How many bike crashes happen in Stockton each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 107, 2022: 118, 2023: 118, 2024: 120, 2025: 119. 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.