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Motorcycle crash hotspots in Long Beach, CA

649 motorcycle crashes were reported in Long Beach from 2021–2025, 162 of them serious or fatal (27 fatal). Below are the spots where they keep happening, what usually goes wrong at each one, and what to watch for.
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Is Long Beach 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: 649 motorcycle crashes were reported in Long Beach from 2021–2025, 162 of them serious or fatal (27 fatal). The most were at I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) (17). 22% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 19% involved a car turning left across the rider.

How motorcyclists crash in Long Beach

  • 22% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
  • 19% involved a car turning left across the rider.
  • 32% happened after dark.

Where motorcycle crashes cluster

Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.

  1. 0117 crashes · 3 serious or fatal

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & I-710 (Long Beach Freeway)

    Falls and fixed objects

    12 of 17 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. 47% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.

    • Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
    • 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.
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  2. 028 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    SR-91 (Artesia Freeway) & Atlantic Avenue

    Falls and fixed objects

    3 of 8 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.

    • Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
    • Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
    See it on the map
  3. 0310 crashes · 3 serious or fatal

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Cherry Ave

    Falls and fixed objects

    6 of 10 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.

    • Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
    • 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.
    See it on the map
  4. 049 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    State Route 91-Eastbound & Cherry Avenue

    Riders hit from behind

    5 of 9 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.
    See it on the map
  5. 058 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) & Del Amo Blvd

    Falls and fixed objects

    5 of 8 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.

    • Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
    • Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
    See it on the map
  6. 065 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    E Pacific Coast Hwy & Myrtle Av

    Side-impact crashes at the junction

    4 of 5 crashes were broadside: a vehicle hit at an angle, usually a driver pulling out of a side street or driveway, turning across, or running the signal.

    • Cover your brakes through the junction and watch the front wheels of cars waiting to pull out or turn left. Drivers misjudge how fast a motorcycle is coming.
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  7. 078 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Bellflower Blvd

    Close passes and cars turning alongside

    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.
    See it on the map
  8. 086 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    I-710 Northbound & Greenleaf Blvd

    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.
    See it on the map
  9. 096 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal

    I-710 To I-405 & W Wardlow Rd. O/C

    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 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.
    See it on the map
  10. 1012 crashes

    I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Lakewood Blvd

    Falls and fixed objects

    5 of 12 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.

    • Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
    • Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
    See it on the map

Motorcycle crashes in Long Beach by year

YearCrashesSerious/fatal
20213812
20229422
202319349
202418352
202514127

Common questions about Long Beach

Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Long Beach?
The worst spot is I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & I-710 (Long Beach Freeway), with 17 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are SR-91 (Artesia Freeway) & Atlantic Avenue (8) and I-405 (San Diego Freeway) & Cherry Ave (10).
How many motorcyclists were killed in Long Beach?
27 crashes killed someone in 649 reported motorcycle crashes in Long Beach from 2021–2025, and 162 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
How do motorcyclists usually crash in Long Beach?
22% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 19% involved a car turning left across the rider. 32% happened after dark.
How many motorcycle crashes happen in Long Beach each year?
Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 38, 2022: 94, 2023: 193, 2024: 183, 2025: 141. 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 Long Beach

Bike Shed Moto Co.Rider hangout

Nearby cities

LakewoodCerritosBellflowerCarsonLos AlamitosParamountComptonSeal Beach

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.