Bike crash hotspots in Uc Davis, CA
32 bike crashes were reported in Uc Davis from 2021–2025, 6 of them serious or fatal. Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
How people on bikes get hit in Uc Davis
- 53% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 22% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Shields Av & W Quad Av
4 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
2. La Rue Rd & Blue Ridge Rd
5 crashes · 1 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. 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.
3. Bioletti Wy & Tercero Hall Cir
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatalA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
4. Hutchinson Dr & Old Davis 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.
Bike crashes in Uc Davis by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
Common questions about Uc Davis
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Uc Davis?
- The worst spot is Shields Av & W Quad Av, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are La Rue Rd & Blue Ridge Rd (5) and Bioletti Wy & Tercero Hall Cir (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Uc Davis?
- No deaths were reported in 32 reported bike crashes in Uc Davis from 2021–2025, and 6 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Uc Davis?
- 53% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 22% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Uc Davis each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 0, 2023: 7, 2024: 10, 2025: 15. 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.