Motorcycle crash hotspots in Fremont, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- 157
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 43
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 11
- fatal
Is Fremont 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. The records for Fremont are also incomplete: only 52% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location, so the numbers here are too low. What the records show: 157 motorcycle crashes were reported in Fremont from 2021–2025, 43 of them serious or fatal (11 fatal). The most were at I-880 & Decoto Road (10).
How motorcyclists crash in Fremont
- 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 18% happened after dark.
- 15% were hit-and-run.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 0110 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-880 & Decoto Road
Riders hit from behind
8 of 10 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.
- 028 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-880 & Thornton Ave
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.
- 035 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-880 Northbound (Nimitz Freeway) & Auto Mall Parkway
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. 40% 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.
- 047 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-880 & Mowry Avenue
Riders hit from behind
4 of 7 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 43% 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.
- 057 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-880 & Stevenson Blvd
Riders hit from behind
3 of 7 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.
- 065 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-880 & Mowry Ave
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.
- 076 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-880 & Auto Mall Parkway
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 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.
- 085 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-880 & Paseo Padre Pky
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 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.
- 097 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-880 & Thornton Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
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 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
I-880 & Decoto Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
4 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. 33% 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.
Motorcycle crashes in Fremont by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 29 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 39 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 34 | 3 |
Common questions about Fremont
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Fremont?
- The worst spot is I-880 & Decoto Road, with 10 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-880 & Thornton Ave (8) and I-880 Northbound (Nimitz Freeway) & Auto Mall Parkway (5). These counts are too low for Fremont: only 52% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location.
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Fremont?
- 11 crashes killed someone in 157 reported motorcycle crashes in Fremont from 2021–2025, and 43 left someone seriously hurt or killed. These counts are too low for Fremont: only 52% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Fremont?
- 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 18% happened after dark. 15% were hit-and-run.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Fremont each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 36, 2022: 19, 2023: 29, 2024: 39, 2025: 34. 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.
Nearby cities
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.