Bike crash hotspots in West Covina, CA
89 bike crashes were reported in West Covina from 2021–2025, 5 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.
Also: Pedestrian crash hotspots in West Covina (105 crashes)
How people on bikes get hit in West Covina
- 64% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
- 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors).
- 15% happened after dark.
Where bike crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
1. Pacific Av & Bromley Av
3 crashes · 1 serious or fatalHead-on crashes
2 of 3 crashes were head-on, often riding against traffic or a driver cutting across the centre line on a turn. Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → Ride with the flow of traffic, and watch for oncoming drivers turning left across you.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
2. I-10 To Vincent Ave & Vincent Ave
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.
3. Cameron Av & Toluca Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 40 mph.
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
- → Traffic is fast here. A quieter parallel street is often worth the extra minutes.
4. Glendora Av & Cameron Av
3 crashesA mix of crash types
- → No single crash pattern stands out here. Slow down, stay visible, and leave extra room.
Bike crashes in West Covina by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 26 | 2 |
Common questions about West Covina
- Where do the most bike crashes happen in West Covina?
- The worst spot is Pacific Av & Bromley Av, with 3 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-10 To Vincent Ave & Vincent Ave (4) and Cameron Av & Toluca Av (3).
- How many cyclists were killed in West Covina?
- No deaths were reported in 89 reported bike crashes in West Covina from 2021–2025, and 5 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do cyclists usually get hit in West Covina?
- 64% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 10% were sideswipes (close passes, right hooks, car doors). 15% happened after dark.
- How many bike crashes happen in West Covina each year?
- Reported bike crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 16, 2023: 18, 2024: 16, 2025: 26. 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.