Motorcycle crash hotspots in Bell, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- 64
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 18
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
Is Bell safe to ride a motorcycle?
We don't rate cities 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. What the records show: 64 motorcycle crashes were reported in Bell from 2021–2025, 18 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Florence Ave (5). 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 16% involved a car turning left across the rider.
How motorcyclists crash in Bell
- 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 16% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 27% happened after dark.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 015 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Florence Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 5 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Don't linger in drivers' blind spots, and watch for cars changing lanes or turning into driveways alongside you.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 025 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Clara Street
Riders hit from behind
3 of 5 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Check your mirrors when slowing, flash your brake light, and leave an escape gap when you stop in traffic.
- Wear bright or reflective gear and use your high beam where you can.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 033 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
Gage Av & Otis Av
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.
- Cover your brakes through the junction and watch the front wheels of cars waiting to pull out or turn left. Drivers misjudge how fast a motorcycle is coming.
- 044 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Florence Av & Atlantic Av
Side-impact crashes at the junction
2 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.
- Cover your brakes through the junction and watch the front wheels of cars waiting to pull out or turn left. Drivers misjudge how fast a motorcycle is coming.
- 054 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Florence Av & Vinevale Av
Falls and fixed objects
2 of 4 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- 066 crashes
I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Slauson Ave
Riders hit from behind
4 of 6 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Check your mirrors when slowing, flash your brake light, and leave an escape gap when you stop in traffic.
- Wear bright or reflective gear and use your high beam where you can.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 075 crashes
I-710 Southbound (Long Beach Freeway) & Gage Avenue
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 5 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 60% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Don't linger in drivers' blind spots, and watch for cars changing lanes or turning into driveways alongside you.
- Wear bright or reflective gear and use your high beam where you can.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 084 crashes
Gage Av & Clarkson Av
Close passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 4 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door.
- Don't linger in drivers' blind spots, and watch for cars changing lanes or turning into driveways alongside you.
- 094 crashes
I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Florence Ave
Riders hit from behind
3 of 4 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Check your mirrors when slowing, flash your brake light, and leave an escape gap when you stop in traffic.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
Motorcycle crashes in Bell by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 |
Common questions about Bell
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Bell?
- The worst spot is I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Florence Ave, with 5 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Clara Street (5) and Gage Av & Otis Av (3).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Bell?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 64 reported motorcycle crashes in Bell from 2021–2025, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Bell?
- 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 16% involved a car turning left across the rider. 27% happened after dark.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Bell each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 14, 2023: 9, 2024: 18, 2025: 11. 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.
Places to ride to near Bell
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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. Freeway crashes are included: many motorcycle crashes in cities happen on them. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-22. How the data works.