Motorcycle crash statistics and hotspots in Carson, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- 176
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 33
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 3
- fatal
- street with the most
- I-405
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1I-405 & Del Amo Blvd11 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 5 of 11, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side.
- 2I-405 & Main St7 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 7, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side.
- 3I-405 & Main St7 crashes · 2 serious or fatalFalls and fixed objects
Is Carson safe to ride a motorcycle?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. 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: 176 motorcycle crashes were reported in Carson from 2021–2026, 33 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at I-405 & Del Amo Blvd (11). 24% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 13% involved a car turning left across the rider.
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How motorcyclists crash in Carson
- 24% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 13% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 32% happened after dark.
- 11% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about motorcycle crashes in Carson
- 32% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 91% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 19% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
- 3% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
Set against all motorcycle crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 0111 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-405 & Del Amo Blvd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 5 of 11, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 7 of 11 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.
- 027 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-405 & Main St
Riders hit from behind
Police reports: in 4 of 7, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 4 of 7 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 57% 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.
- 037 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-405 & Main St
Falls and fixed objects
3 of 7 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 0410 crashes
SR-91 & Main St
Falls and fixed objects
5 of 10 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. 60% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- 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.
- 054 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-405 & Wilmington Ave
Falls and fixed objects
2 of 4 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 069 crashes
I-405 & Avalon Blvd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 9, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 4 of 9 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.
- 076 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-91 & Avalon Blvd
A mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Ride within your sight distance and keep extra space.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
SR-91 & Main St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 3 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.
- 095 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-405 & Wilmington Ave
Riders hit from behind
2 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.
- 104 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-405 & Carson St
Falls and fixed objects
3 of 4 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- 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.
Streets with the most motorcycle crashes in Carson
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| I-405 | 58 | 13 |
| SR-91 | 21 | 5 |
| Avalon Blvd | 10 | 0 |
| Del Amo Blvd | 7 | 1 |
| Carson St | 7 | 1 |
| Sepulveda Blvd | 6 | 2 |
| 223rd St | 6 | 2 |
| Figueroa St | 6 | 1 |
| Alameda St | 5 | 2 |
| Main St | 5 | 1 |
Reported motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Carson
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 27 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 10 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 9 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 5 | |
| turned from the wrong position | 5 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 5 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 3 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 3 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 66 cars, 31 SUVs, 12 pickup trucks, 11 truck or semis and 2 minivans. In 3 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
Motorcycle crashes in Carson by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 31 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 38 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 36 | 5 | |
| 2026to Oct 19 | 13 | 4 |
2026 runs to Oct 19, the newest report in the data, and police reports keep arriving for months, so it isn't a full year.
Common questions about Carson
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Carson?
- The worst spot is I-405 & Del Amo Blvd, with 11 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-405 & Main St (7) and I-405 & Main St (7).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Carson?
- 3 crashes killed someone in 176 reported motorcycle crashes in Carson from 2021–2026, and 33 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Carson?
- 24% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 13% involved a car turning left across the rider. 32% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do motorcycle crashes happen in Carson, compared with California?
- Of 176 reported motorcycle crashes in Carson from 2021–2026: 32% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark. 91% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 19% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.). 3% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- Which streets in Carson have the most motorcycle crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: I-405 (58), SR-91 (21), Avalon Blvd (10), Del Amo Blvd (7), Carson St (7). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Carson each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 31, 2022: 31, 2023: 38, 2024: 27, 2025: 36, 2026 (through Oct 19): 13. 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. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, so the real totals are higher.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.