Bike crash hotspots in Visalia, CA
125 bike crashes were reported in Visalia from 2021–2025, 18 of them serious or fatal (2 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 Visalia (128 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in Visalia
- 59% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 14% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. State Route 198 Eastbound & Burke Street
3 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatalA mix of crash types
100% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Use a front and rear light, even on lit streets.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. S Court St & Tulare
5 crashesSide-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.
- → 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. W Houston Av & N Highland St
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.
- → 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.
4. S Mooney Bl & W Walnut Ave
4 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
5. Whitendale Av & Mooney Bl
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.
6. Pine St & Rt 63
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 Visalia by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 26 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 27 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 28 | 1 |
Common questions about Visalia
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in Visalia?
- The worst spot is State Route 198 Eastbound & Burke Street, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are S Court St & Tulare (5) and W Houston Av & N Highland St (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in Visalia?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 125 reported bike crashes in Visalia from 2021–2025, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in Visalia?
- 59% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 14% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in Visalia each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 17, 2022: 26, 2023: 27, 2024: 27, 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.