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Motorcycle crash hotspots in Carson, CA

157 motorcycle crashes were reported in Carson from 2021–2025, 29 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
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Is Carson 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: 157 motorcycle crashes were reported in Carson from 2021–2025, 29 of them serious or fatal (3 fatal). The most were at I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Del Amo Blvd (10). 24% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 14% involved a car turning left across the rider.

How motorcyclists crash in Carson

  • 24% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
  • 14% involved a car turning left across the rider.
  • 32% happened after dark.
  • 12% were hit-and-run.

Where motorcycle crashes cluster

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

  1. 0110 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Del Amo Blvd

    Close passes and cars turning alongside

    7 of 10 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.
    See it on the map
  2. 027 crashes · 3 serious or fatal

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Main St

    Riders hit from behind

    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.
    See it on the map
  3. 036 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

    Figueroa St & Anelo Av

    Falls and fixed objects

    3 of 6 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.
    See it on the map
  4. 046 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

    SR-91 (Artesia Freeway) & 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.
    See it on the map
  5. 058 crashes

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Avalon Boulevard

    Close passes and cars turning alongside

    4 of 8 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.
    See it on the map
  6. 068 crashes

    SR-91 (Artesia Freeway) & Main St

    Falls and fixed objects

    4 of 8 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. 75% 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.
    See it on the map
  7. 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    SR-91 (Artesia Freeway) & 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.
    See it on the map
  8. 085 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & 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.
    See it on the map
  9. 093 crashes · 2 serious or fatal

    I-405 From Wilmington Ave & Wilmington Ave

    Falls and fixed objects

    2 of 3 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.
    See it on the map
  10. 104 crashes · 1 serious or fatal

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & 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.
    See it on the map

Motorcycle crashes in Carson by year

YearCrashesSerious/fatal
2021283
2022288
20233810
2024273
2025365

Common questions about Carson

Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Carson?
The worst spot is I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Del Amo Blvd, with 10 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Main St (7) and Figueroa St & Anelo Av (6).
How many motorcyclists were killed in Carson?
3 crashes killed someone in 157 reported motorcycle crashes in Carson from 2021–2025, and 29 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
How do motorcyclists usually crash in Carson?
24% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 14% involved a car turning left across the rider. 32% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.
How many motorcycle crashes happen in Carson each year?
Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 28, 2022: 28, 2023: 38, 2024: 27, 2025: 36. 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 Carson

Bike Shed Moto Co.Rider hangout

Nearby cities

TorranceComptonGardenaLong BeachLawndaleParamountHawthorneHermosa Beach

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.