Bike crash hotspots in Sunnyvale, CA
135 bike crashes were reported in Sunnyvale from 2021–2025, 8 of them serious or fatal (1 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 Sunnyvale (87 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Sunnyvale
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 10% were riders hit from behind.
- 19% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Fair Oaks Avenue & Ahwanee Avenue
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.
2. Fair Oaks Av & El Camino Real
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.
- → 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.
3. Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd & Remington Dr
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.
- → 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. S. Wolfe Road & E. Evelyn Avenue
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.
5. Begonia Wy & Grand Fir Av
3 crashesSide-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.
6. Maude Av & Mathilda Av
3 crashesSide-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.
7. Fair Oaks Av & Ahwanee Av
3 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 3 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door.
- → Ride at least 4 feet from parked cars to stay out of the door zone, and watch for drivers who overtake and then turn right across you.
8. Evelyn Av & Mary Av
3 crashesRiders hit from behind
3 of 3 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.
9. El Camino Real & Mary Av
3 crashesSide-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. 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.
10. Hollenbeck Av & Grand Coulee Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Sunnyvale by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 47 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 51 | 2 |
Common questions about Sunnyvale
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Sunnyvale?
- The worst spot is Fair Oaks Avenue & Ahwanee Avenue, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are Fair Oaks Av & El Camino Real (4) and Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd & Remington Dr (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Sunnyvale?
- 1 crash killed someone in 135 reported bike crashes in Sunnyvale from 2021–2025, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Sunnyvale?
- 56% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 10% were riders hit from behind. 19% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Sunnyvale each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 2, 2023: 22, 2024: 47, 2025: 51. 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.