Motorcycle crash statistics and hotspots in Corona, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- 433
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 89
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 15
- fatal
- street with the most
- SR-91
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1SR-91 & Main St17 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 17, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side.
- 2I-15 & Cajalco Rd12 crashes · 3 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
- 3I-15 & Magnolia Ave11 crashes · 1 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
Is Corona 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: 433 motorcycle crashes were reported in Corona from 2021–2026, 89 of them serious or fatal (15 fatal). The most were at SR-91 & Main St (17). 17% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 8% involved a car turning left across the rider.
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How motorcyclists crash in Corona
- 17% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 8% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 19% happened after dark.
What the reports show about motorcycle crashes in Corona
- 19% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 83% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 21% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
- 2% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 14 crashes: a construction or repair zone (9), holes or deep ruts (3) and loose material on the road (2).
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.
- 0117 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
SR-91 & Main St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 17, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 12 of 17 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 47% 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.
- 0212 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-15 & Cajalco Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
5 of 12 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.
- 0311 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-15 & Magnolia Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
6 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.
- 047 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
SR-91 & Promenade Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 7, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 6 of 7 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.
- 055 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
SR-91 & Buchanan St
Riders hit from behind
3 of 5 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.
- 069 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-15 & Cajalco Rd
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.
- 078 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
SR-91 & I-15
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 8, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 3 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.
- 086 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
SR-91 & Serfas Club Dr
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.
- 0911 crashes
SR-91 & Lincoln Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 4 of 11, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 6 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.
- 1011 crashes
SR-91 & Main St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 5 of 11, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 4 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.
Streets with the most motorcycle crashes in Corona
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| SR-91 | 187 | 35 |
| I-15 | 95 | 17 |
| Main St | 17 | 5 |
| Sixth St | 17 | 2 |
| Lincoln Ave | 10 | 2 |
| Foothill Py | 7 | 3 |
| Magnolia Ave | 6 | 0 |
| Ontario Ave | 5 | 2 |
| Green River Rd | 5 | 2 |
| Fullerton Ave | 4 | 2 |
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 Corona
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 71 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 28 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 15 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 9 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 8 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 8 | |
| drove under the influence | 4 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 2 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 212 cars, 61 SUVs, 45 pickup trucks, 9 minivans, 7 truck or semis and 1 bus. In 11 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 Corona by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 16 | |
| 2022 | 71 | 15 | |
| 2023 | 86 | 24 | |
| 2024 | 64 | 11 | |
| 2025 | 83 | 16 | |
| 2026to Oct 19 | 50 | 7 |
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 Corona
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Corona?
- The worst spot is SR-91 & Main St, with 17 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-15 & Cajalco Rd (12) and I-15 & Magnolia Ave (11).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Corona?
- 15 crashes killed someone in 433 reported motorcycle crashes in Corona from 2021–2026, and 89 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Corona?
- 17% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 8% involved a car turning left across the rider. 19% happened after dark.
- When and where do motorcycle crashes happen in Corona, compared with California?
- Of 433 reported motorcycle crashes in Corona from 2021–2026: 19% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark. 83% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 21% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.). 2% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 14 crashes: a construction or repair zone (9), holes or deep ruts (3) and loose material on the road (2).
- Which streets in Corona have the most motorcycle crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: SR-91 (187), I-15 (95), Main St (17), Sixth St (17), Lincoln Ave (10). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Corona each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 79, 2022: 71, 2023: 86, 2024: 64, 2025: 83, 2026 (through Oct 19): 50. 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.