Motorcycle crash hotspots in Corona, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- 361
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 78
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 15
- fatal
Is Corona 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: 361 motorcycle crashes were reported in Corona from 2021–2025, 78 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. 7% involved a car turning left across the rider.
How motorcyclists crash in Corona
- 17% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 7% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 21% happened after dark.
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
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.
- 0210 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-15 & Magnolia Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
6 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.
- 035 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.
- 049 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-15 & Cajalco Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
4 of 9 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 44% 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.
- 059 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-15 & Cajalco Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
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.
- 066 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.
- 075 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
SR-91 & Promenade Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
4 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.
- 085 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
SR-91 & Green River Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
2 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.
- 0910 crashes
SR-91 & Lincoln Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
6 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.
- 106 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
SR-91 & Maple St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
5 of 6 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.
Motorcycle crashes in Corona by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 69 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 79 | 24 | |
| 2024 | 58 | 11 | |
| 2025 | 80 | 15 |
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 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-15 & Magnolia Ave (10) and SR-91 & Buchanan St (5).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Corona?
- 15 crashes killed someone in 361 reported motorcycle crashes in Corona from 2021–2025, and 78 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Corona?
- 17% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 7% involved a car turning left across the rider. 21% happened after dark.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Corona each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 75, 2022: 69, 2023: 79, 2024: 58, 2025: 80. 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 Corona
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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.