Motorcycle crash statistics and hotspots in Emeryville, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- 68
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 9
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 2
- fatal
- street with the most
- I-80
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 7 spots, explained- 1I-80 & Powell St13 crashes · 3 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 4 of 13, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side.
- 2I-80 & Powell St12 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 12, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side.
- 3I-80 & Powell St11 crashesClose passes and cars turning alongside
Is Emeryville 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: 68 motorcycle crashes were reported in Emeryville from 2021–2026, 9 of them serious or fatal (2 fatal). The most were at I-80 & Powell St (13). 9% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 15% happened after dark.
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How motorcyclists crash in Emeryville
- 9% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 15% happened after dark.
- 25% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about motorcycle crashes in Emeryville
- 15% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 88% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 13% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
- 0% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: something blocking 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.
- 0113 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-80 & Powell St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 4 of 13, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 6 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 55 mph. 31% 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.
- 0212 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-80 & Powell St
Riders hit from behind
Police reports: in 3 of 12, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 5 of 12 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph. 25% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 0311 crashes
I-80 & Powell St
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 55 mph. 36% 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.
- 044 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-80 & Powell St
Riders hit from behind
2 of 4 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
- 057 crashes
I-80 & Powell St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 7, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 4 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 55 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
I-80 & Ashby Ave
Riders hit from behind
3 of 6 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph. 33% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-80 & Powell St
Riders hit from behind
3 of 3 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.
What the police reports say drivers did in Emeryville
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 16 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 5 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 28 cars, 15 SUVs, 5 pickup trucks and 3 minivans. In 4 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 Emeryville by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2026to Oct 19 | 10 | 1 |
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 Emeryville
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Emeryville?
- The worst spot is I-80 & Powell St, with 13 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2026, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-80 & Powell St (12) and I-80 & Powell St (11).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Emeryville?
- 2 crashes killed someone in 68 reported motorcycle crashes in Emeryville from 2021–2026, and 9 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Emeryville?
- 9% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 15% happened after dark. 25% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do motorcycle crashes happen in Emeryville, compared with California?
- Of 68 reported motorcycle crashes in Emeryville from 2021–2026: 15% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark. 88% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 13% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.). 0% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 2 crashes: something blocking the road (2).
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Emeryville each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 12, 2022: 14, 2023: 11, 2024: 8, 2025: 13, 2026 (through Oct 19): 10. 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.
Nearby cities
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.