Bike crash hotspots in Temecula, CA
149 bike crashes were reported in Temecula from 2021–2025, 3 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 Temecula (92 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Temecula
- 68% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 13% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Winchester Rd & Margarita Rd
10 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
8 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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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.
2. Winchester Rd & Ynez Rd
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. 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.
3. Old Town Front St & Moreno Rd (N)
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. 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.
4. Wolf Creek Dr S & Fireside 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.
5. Margarita Rd & Santiago Rd
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.
6. Meadows Pky & Mccabe Dr
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
7. Ynez Rd & Rancho Vista Rd
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
8. Temecula Pky & Redhawk Pky
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. Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
9. Loma Linda Rd & Pechanga Pky
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. Traffic is posted at about 45 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. Winchester Rd & Nicolas Rd
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 50 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.
Bike crashes in Temecula by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 33 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 33 | 1 |
Common questions about Temecula
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Temecula?
- The worst spot is Winchester Rd & Margarita Rd, with 10 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Winchester Rd & Ynez Rd (4) and Old Town Front St & Moreno Rd (N) (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Temecula?
- 1 crash killed someone in 149 reported bike crashes in Temecula from 2021–2025, and 3 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Temecula?
- 68% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 13% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Temecula each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 25, 2022: 24, 2023: 34, 2024: 33, 2025: 33. 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.