Bike crash hotspots in Vernon, CA
18 bike crashes were reported in Vernon 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.
How people on bikes get hit in Vernon
- 50% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 28% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Fruitland Ave & S Santa Fe Ave
3 crashes · 2 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.
- → 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.
2. S Atlantic Blvd & District Blvd
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in Vernon by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
Common questions about Vernon
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Vernon?
- The worst spot is Fruitland Ave & S Santa Fe Ave, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are S Atlantic Blvd & District Blvd (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Vernon?
- 1 crash killed someone in 18 reported bike crashes in Vernon from 2021–2025, and 3 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Vernon?
- 50% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 17% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 28% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Vernon each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 0, 2022: 0, 2023: 5, 2024: 9, 2025: 4. 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.