Bike crash hotspots in Turlock, CA
136 bike crashes were reported in Turlock from 2021–2025, 11 of them serious or fatal (4 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 Turlock (113 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Turlock
- 73% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 23% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. N Golden State Bl & Almond Av
7 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatalSide-impact crashes at the junction
5 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. W F St & 7th St
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 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.
3. E Main St & S. Golden State Av
4 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 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. 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.
4. Crowell Rd & W Christoffersen Pkwy
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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.
- → 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. Countryside Dr & W Monte Vista Av
5 crashesSide-impact crashes at the junction
4 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. 40% 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.
6. Lander Av & E Linwood 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.
7. Lander Av & Rt 99
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. 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.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
8. 5th St & Lander Av
4 crashesHead-on crashes
3 of 4 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
9. Lander Av & W Main St
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.
10. E Hawkeye Av & Geer
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.
Bike crashes in Turlock by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 31 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 28 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 28 | 3 |
Common questions about Turlock
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Turlock?
- The worst spot is N Golden State Bl & Almond Av, with 7 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are W F St & 7th St (3) and E Main St & S. Golden State Av (4).
- How many cyclists were killed in Turlock?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 136 reported bike crashes in Turlock from 2021–2025, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Turlock?
- 73% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 23% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Turlock each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 24, 2022: 25, 2023: 31, 2024: 28, 2025: 28. 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.