Bike crash hotspots in Upland, CA
62 bike crashes were reported in Upland 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 Upland (57 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Upland
- 50% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 21% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. 3rd Ave & 9th St
5 crashes · 2 serious or fatalSide-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. 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.
2. Benson Ave & Foothill Blvd
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 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.
3. 2nd Ave & 11th St
3 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
2 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.
Bike crashes in Upland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 |
Common questions about Upland
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Upland?
- The worst spot is 3rd Ave & 9th St, with 5 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Benson Ave & Foothill Blvd (3) and 2nd Ave & 11th St (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Upland?
- 1 crash killed someone in 62 reported bike crashes in Upland from 2021–2025, and 8 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Upland?
- 50% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 18% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 21% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Upland each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 5, 2023: 20, 2024: 24, 2025: 13. 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.