Bike crash hotspots in Thousand Oaks, CA
128 bike crashes were reported in Thousand Oaks from 2021–2025, 18 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 Thousand Oaks (105 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Thousand Oaks
- 45% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 12% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 10% were riders hit from behind.
- 13% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Wilbur Rd & Laurie Ln
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
3 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. 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.
2. Conejo School Rd & Thousand Oaks Bl
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
3. Erbes Rd & Avenida De Los Arboles
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. 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.
4. Thousand Oaks Bl & Moorpark Rd
5 crashesSide-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. 60% 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. Olsen Rd & Moorpark Rd
3 crashesFalls and fixed objects
2 of 3 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 50 mph.
- → Watch the surface here: potholes, drain grates, rail tracks and gravel. Cross tracks at a right angle.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
6. Westlake Bl & Agoura Rd
3 crashesRiders hit from behind
2 of 3 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 45 mph.
- → 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.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
7. Reino Rd & Kimber Dr
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.
8. US-101 To Lynn Road & Lynn Road O/C
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 65 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. Michael Dr & Borchard 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.
Bike crashes in Thousand Oaks by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 30 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 35 | 6 |
Common questions about Thousand Oaks
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Thousand Oaks?
- The worst spot is Wilbur Rd & Laurie Ln, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Conejo School Rd & Thousand Oaks Bl (4) and Erbes Rd & Avenida De Los Arboles (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Thousand Oaks?
- 1 crash killed someone in 128 reported bike crashes in Thousand Oaks from 2021–2025, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Thousand Oaks?
- 45% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 12% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 10% were riders hit from behind. 13% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Thousand Oaks each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 27, 2022: 20, 2023: 16, 2024: 30, 2025: 35. 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.