Motorcycle crash hotspots in Culver City, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- 134
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 22
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
Is Culver City 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: 134 motorcycle crashes were reported in Culver City from 2021–2025, 22 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Washington Blvd (25). 10% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 7% involved a car turning left across the rider.
How motorcyclists crash in Culver City
- 10% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 7% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 16% happened after dark.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 0125 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Washington Blvd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
18 of 25 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.
- 0216 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-405 & Culver Blvd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
11 of 16 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.
- 0314 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
I-405 & Braddock Dr
Close passes and cars turning alongside
9 of 14 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.
- 0413 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-405 & Washington Place
Close passes and cars turning alongside
8 of 13 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.
- 0512 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Venice Boulevard
Close passes and cars turning alongside
7 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.
- 0613 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-405 & Mcdonald St
Riders hit from behind
7 of 13 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.
- 078 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-405 To SR-90 & Jefferson 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. 25% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 083 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Braddock Drive
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.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Centinela Av & Bristol Pky
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.
- 103 crashes
Slauson Av & Jefferson Bl
Riders hit from behind
2 of 3 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 67% 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.
Motorcycle crashes in Culver City by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 28 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 36 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 22 | 4 |
Common questions about Culver City
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Culver City?
- The worst spot is I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Washington Blvd, with 25 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-405 & Culver Blvd (16) and I-405 & Braddock Dr (14).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Culver City?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 134 reported motorcycle crashes in Culver City from 2021–2025, and 22 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Culver City?
- 10% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 7% involved a car turning left across the rider. 16% happened after dark.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Culver City each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 22, 2022: 28, 2023: 36, 2024: 26, 2025: 22. 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.
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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.