Bike crashes on West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento

We don't rate streets as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 20 bike crashes were reported on West Capitol Ave in West Sacramento from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. The most were at West Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd (4). 70% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 20% were riders hit from behind.

• 70% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across).
• 20% were riders hit from behind.
• 20% happened after dark.
• 10% were hit-and-run.

1. West Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd

   4 crashes

   Side-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.
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2. West Capitol Ave & Westacre Rd

   3 crashes

   Side-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.
   See it on the map

3. West Capitol Ave & Sycamore Ave

   3 crashes

   Side-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.
   See it on the map

Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

The busiest hour was 1 p.m..

Where on West Capitol Ave do the most bike crashes happen?

West Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd, with 4 reported bike crashes from 2021–2025. Next are West Capitol Ave & Westacre Rd (3) and West Capitol Ave & Sycamore Ave (3).

How do cyclists usually get hit on West Capitol Ave?

70% were side-impact crashes at junctions (drivers pulling out or turning across). 20% were riders hit from behind. 20% happened after dark. 10% were hit-and-run.

How many bike crashes happen on West Capitol Ave each year?

Reported bike crashes on West Capitol Ave in West Sacramento: 2021: 1, 2022: 6, 2023: 3, 2024: 6, 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, counted by the street each report names first. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.